JUST IN: The Chicago Sky/Indiana Fever game averaged 2.7 million viewers and peaked at 3.1 million, making it the most-watched WNBA game ever on ESPN—including regular and postseason matchups.
The game also saw a 115% jump compared to last year's regular season average on ABC.
The Las Vegas Aces vs. New York Liberty game also pulled strong numbers with 1.3 million average viewers and a peak of 1.9 million. Even the ‘WNBA Countdown’ pregame show saw an increase, drawing 804,000 viewers, up 26% from last year’s average.
