WNBA teams raise ticket prices amid league expansion
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 7:28 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
WNBA teams are increasing ticket prices significantly for the 2027 season. The Washington Mystics saw a renewal price jump of 48% for floor seats, rising from $6,907.50 to $10,200, a nearly 250% increase from last year. Similarly, Phoenix Mercury courtside seats increased by 60%, from $9,100 to $14,600. The price hikes are attributed to the new collective bargaining agreement and an expanded regular-season schedule. Concerns from season ticket holders highlight the potential impact on fan accessibility as the league continues to grow.
- •Washington Mystics season ticket prices increased by 48% for 2027.
- •Phoenix Mercury courtside seat prices rose by 60% this season.
- •The league is expanding its regular-season schedule to 25 home games.
- •Concerns about affordability have been voiced by longtime fans.
- •WNBA attendance reached a record average of 11,255 this year.
- 7:28 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA Season-Ticket Holders Grapple With Soaring Prices
"WNBA teams are hiking prices as the league explodes.
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