Bill Burr shares positive feedback after his first WNBA game experience
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 1:15 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Bill Burr praised the WNBA following his first game attendance on October 14, 2026, during an episode of Pardon My Take. Accompanied by his daughter, Burr found the experience enjoyable and noted the players' warmup accuracy and less flopping compared to the NBA. He singled out Angel Reese for her celebratory gesture towards an eliminated opponent. Burr's prior skepticism about the league was highlighted, contrasting with his described enjoyment of live play and interest in watching more games on television. WNBA attendance and viewership have significantly increased in 2026, with record crowds and television audiences.
- •Bill Burr attended a WNBA game with his daughter on October 14, 2026.
- •Burr praised player warmups and noticed less flopping compared to the NBA.
- •He highlighted Angel Reese’s celebratory gesture after a playoff win.
- •WNBA recorded 3.8 million spectators and 212 sellouts in 2026.
- •Over 90 million unique viewers watched WNBA coverage during the season.
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — What made Bill Burr suddenly fall in love with the WNBA?
"Jean_Nelson/Depositphotos Bill Burr praises the WNBA after first game William Frederic Burr, known professionally as Bill Burr, praised the Women’s National Basketball Association during the October 14, 2026, episode of Pardon My Take. The comedian described enjoying his first WNBA game in person. Burr spoke with hosts Big Cat and PFT Commenter about professional women’s…
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