View of the Milwaukee Bucks court, located inside Fiserv Forum in the heart of Milwaukee. (Photo courtesy of Garret Rowland)
From coast to coast, the WNBA is continuously expanding, with the 13th franchise debuting in the Bay Area next year. Toronto and Portland, numbers 14 and 15, will follow shortly after in 2026. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is optimistic that the franchise can add another team by 2028, and Milwaukee is a perfect contender.
The WNBA began its 2024 season with the highest franchise attendance rates in 26 years and shattered viewership records with an average of 1.