CNBC is expanding its live sports coverage by simulcasting 11 WNBA games this season. The move marks CNBC’s deeper dive into sports broadcasting, aiming to reach broader audiences beyond finance.
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The Las Vegas Aces face the Atlanta Dream on August 3. Fans can catch the WNBA matchup on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET. For streaming, ESPN+ will provide live coverage. Stay tuned for all the game-day details.
WNBA star Chelsea Gray will join Prime Video as a player contributor, bringing her on-court expertise to basketball coverage. This move marks a significant step in enhancing the network’s WNBA content.
ESPN VP reveals a 50-50 gender split in women’s sports viewership, highlighting broad appeal. “Everyone is watching women’s sports,” he states, underscoring growing interest and shifting audience dynamics, reports Awful Announcing.
Front Office Sports highlights the 13 biggest sports media talent moves of 2025, showcasing key industry shifts as top hosts, analysts, and reporters change roles, reshaping the sports media landscape.
CBS will broadcast 20 WNBA games on network TV in 2026, expanding the league’s reach. This marks a significant step in bringing more women’s basketball to a national audience, per Front Office Sports.