WNFC championship game set to air June 21 on ESPN2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC) prepares for its championship game on June 21, airing on ESPN2. CEO Odessa Jenkins announced the event will follow a successful season, including a 25% increase in attendance. The league has signed a multi-year deal with ESPN and aims to attract notable figures, including celebrities, as it grows. Jenkins highlighted that the WNFC is seeking to eliminate pay-to-play structures through upcoming fundraising efforts.
- •WNFC championship game on June 21, 2026, on ESPN2
- •Attendance up 25% this season
- •WNFC seeks to eliminate pay-to-play with new funding
- •New partnerships with major brands like Adidas and Dove
- •Increased viewership on Victory+ platform during the season
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Women’s Football Is Ready for Its Tom Brady Moment
"The league hit an inflection point in its just-completed seventh season.
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