Liberty display supportive message to trans fans during Fever game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 8:30 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The New York Liberty showcased a halftime message to their trans fans during their game against the Indiana Fever on August 22. The Liberty won the contest 109-102 amid heightened public attention, marked by simultaneous pro-trans and anti-trans rallies outside Barclays Center. During the break, the team's jumbotron included affirmations such as, 'Welcome Trans Liberty fans! You are loved, and you belong!' Despite the acknowledgment of trans fans, the Liberty remains cautious about taking a definitive stance on the debate surrounding transgender athletes in the WNBA, as discussions are ongoing regarding athlete eligibility. The WNBA is expected to formulate comprehensive guidelines prior to the 2027 draft.
- •Liberty beat Fever 109-102 on August 22.
- •Halftime message welcomed trans fans in attendance.
- •Pro-trans and anti-trans rallies occurred outside Barclays Center.
- •Liberty remains non-committal on the eligibility of transgender athletes.
- 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — Liberty send a jumbotron message to trans fans during game against Sophie Cunningham and Fever
"The New York Liberty made their stance on the ongoing debate over trans athletes clear with a halftime message during their win over Sophie Cunningham’s Indiana Fever. The Liberty beat the Fever 109-102 under tons of national attention, as a pro-trans athlete rally and an anti-trans athlete rally took place outside the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
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