WNBA playoff game draws 2.25 million viewers, second-most in history
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 1:10 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Game 3 of the WNBA playoff series between the Aces and Fever attracted 2.25 million viewers on USA Sports, according to Nielsen panel data. This viewership marks it as the second-most-watched first round playoff game in WNBA history. The previous record for a first round playoff game was set by Game 2 of the Fever-Sun series in 2024, which drew 2.5 million viewers. This strong performance indicates growing interest in WNBA playoff matchups.
- •Game 3 featured Aces against Fever on USA Sports.
- •Current viewership of 2.25 million is the second highest for a first round playoff.
- •Game 2 of Fever-Sun in 2024 remains the record holder with 2.5 million viewers.
- •The rise in viewership shows enhanced audience engagement with the league.
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