June 21st 2024.
Last season, the Las Vegas Aces made history by becoming the first team in the WNBA to win consecutive championships in over two decades. Their hard-fought victory over the New York Liberty, with a final score of 70-69, solidified their dominance in the league. And as if that wasn't impressive enough, the Aces have now achieved another remarkable feat - they are the first WNBA team to completely sell out all of their regular-season home games.
The team proudly announced this milestone on June 20, a testament to the unwavering support of their loyal fans. With 18 home games at the Michelob ULTRA Arena and two more at the T-Mobile Arena, the Aces have been a force to be reckoned with on their home court. And while their current record stands at 7-6, they have consistently drawn in crowds, with an average of 10,379 attendees per game, securing them a spot in fourth place.
But it's not just the Aces who are making waves in the WNBA. The league as a whole has been gaining momentum, thanks to the exciting talent of rookies like Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark. In fact, the Associated Press reported that in March, the Aces made history once again by becoming the first team in WNBA history to sell out their portion of season tickets. And with an average attendance of 9,551 last season, the Aces were at the top of the league in terms of fan turnout.
This season, however, the Indiana Fever, led by the dynamic Caitlin Clark, has taken the lead with an impressive average attendance of 16,757. In just five games, they have already surpassed their total attendance from last season. The Aces may not be at the top of the attendance rankings this year, but they continue to draw in crowds, setting a new team record at the Michelob Ultra Arena with 10,424 fans in attendance for a highly anticipated rematch against the Liberty on June 15. Unfortunately, the Liberty came out on top this time, with a final score of 90-82.
The Aces have also made their mark at the T-Mobile Arena, where they set a franchise home record last season with a staggering 17,406 fans packing the arena to watch them defeat the Phoenix Mercury 100-85. It's no surprise that with the renewed interest in the WNBA, the league is currently averaging 9,195 attendees per game. And at this rate, it's on track to have the highest attendance numbers in 22 years.
It's clear that the WNBA is gaining more and more recognition, and with talented rookies like Angel Reese, who is currently the only one averaging a double-double per game, it's only going to continue to grow. The Aces may not be having the same level of success as the past two seasons, but they are still making their mark in the league and inspiring fans to come out and support women's basketball.
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