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WNBA eying expanded 44-game season in 2025 - ESPN

PHOENIX — The WNBA is considering expanding the regular season to 44 games for the 2025 campaign, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said Saturday before the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game.

«We're looking at the footprint for next year,» Engelbert said. «We don't have an international competition like the FIBA World Cup or the Olympics next year, so we'll be able to look at our footprint without any interruption or break, like we're breaking this year.»

Forty-four games per team are the most allowed under the current collective bargaining agreement, although long term, Engelbert has discussed the vision for extending the season even longer. More total games are also on the horizon for the next two seasons with expansion franchises in Golden State (2025) and Toronto (2026) beginning play.

The WNBA is amid one of its most memorable season, as it has witnessed its highest attendance in 26 years, has set new viewership records and has seen a surge in merchandise sales and intensified fan engagement.

«When I stood in front of you at this time last year, I knew we were poised for big things. We were preparing ourselves for big things,» Engelbert said. «But I'm just so thrilled with what we've been able to accomplish over the last year.»

Much of that growth has been spurred by the current rookie class, headlined by college-stars-turned-pros Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese — both of whom came to Phoenix as first-time All-Stars.

«I've been so pleased with Caitlin and all of our rookies,» Engelbert said. «A number of new fans we're able to bring into this league is exponential from my expectations of what we were going to do.

»I think this rookie class has brought a lot of attention and is lifting all of our games and all of our players."

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