WNBA announces broadcaster rankings ahead of 2026 Finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
As the WNBA prepares for the Finals featuring the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries, Awful Announcing has released its 2026 broadcaster rankings. CBS's WNBA broadcast team ranks last with a score of 2.39, while ESPN/ABC teams follow in varying positions, with the highest-scoring team at 2.71. Viewers provided feedback on each network's play-by-play announcers and analysts. Ratings for the network broadcasts were influenced by factors such as chemistry, bias, and scheduling, indicating a growing audience appreciation for WNBA coverage. The rankings reflect viewer evaluations and responses during the current broadcast season.
- •Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries set for the WNBA Finals.
- •CBS ranks last among national broadcasters with a score of 2.39.
- •ESPN/ABC teams receive mixed reviews, highest scoring at 2.71.
- •Viewers praised chemistry and criticized perceived biases in broadcasts.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Awful Announcing’s 2026 WNBA national broadcaster rankings
"The WNBA is getting ready to crown its 2026 champion as the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries prepare to meet in the Finals. Before that happens, let’s crown the 2026 champion of WNBA national broadcasting teams. Last year, we asked you to grade the league’s local announcers. NBC, ESPN/ABC, CBS, ION, USA Network, and Prime…
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