The WNBA entered a multi-year agreement with TNT Sports to broadcast at least 16 regular-season games each season in the UK and Ireland. The deal also includes the All-Star Game, the playoffs, and the finals.
Trojan Paillot, SVP Sports Rights Acquisitions and Syndication, Warner Bros. Discovery Europe: βWe are delighted to show the elite athletes that star in the WNBA beginning with the 2024 season, strengthening our womenβs sport offering in the UK and Ireland which already includes Premiership Womenβs Rugby, UEFA Womenβs Champions League football, and Womenβs UFC. The opportunity to broadcast the WNBA is another step to reflecting the diversity of our audience, while at the same time complementing our current basketball rights such as the NBA.β
Colie Edison, Chief Growth Officer, WNBA: βWe are thrilled to collaborate with TNT Sports to bring the excitement of the WNBA to fans in the UK and Ireland. There is incredible momentum around womenβs basketball in the region, and now fans will be able to more easily follow their favorite WNBA teams and players throughout the season.β
Key Dates of the 2024 WNBA Season
- April 15: WNBA Draft
- April 28: Training Camp Begins
- May 3: Pre-season Games Begin
- May 12: Last Possible Date for Pre-Season Games
- May 13: Final Roster Cut-down Date
- May 14: Regular Season Begins
- June 1-13: WNBA Commissionerβs Cup Tournament
- June 25: WNBA Commissionerβs Cup Championship
- July 18-21: WNBA All-Star Break
- July 20: WNBA All-Star Game
- July 21- August 14: Olympic Break
- August 20: Trade Deadline
- September 19: Regular Season Ends
- September 22: Playoffs Begin
- October 20: Last Possible Finals Date
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