WNBA Attendance Report (Final 2024 Report)

At the end of the 2024 season, the Indiana Fever saw the largest increase from last season (+318.8%). Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Sparks were second (+68.5%), followed by the New York Liberty (+63.7%). In contrast, the lowest increases from last season were the Phoenix Mercury (+16.5%) followed by the Las Vegas Aces (+18.1%). Additionally, all twelve teams increased their attendance from last season. Overall, league attendance was up by 48.2 percent from 2023, and this season was the third highest in league history (9,807). The league only averaged more fans in the 1998 and 1999 seasons ( 10,869 and 10,205).

Below is the graphic comparing to the 2023 season’s final averages. The reported capacity numbers for each arena are based on the team’s arena being fully open. Capacity numbers are provided by each team’s individual arena’s website. Each team’s away game attendance is newly added as well. Also reported are each team’s individual high and low games for the season. Finally, all attendance numbers are provided through Acrossthetimeline.com.

Attendance Report

The Week (Season) Ahead

The WNBA Playoffs began on Sunday, September 22. The WNBA Finals will begin on Thursday, October 10. The last possible date for the WNBA Finals is Sunday, October 20. Additionally, the expansion draft for the Golden State Valkyries will be held on Friday, December 6.