Considering the only basketball we have the luxury of watching in the area are the Vancouver Bandits playing out of the Langley Events Centre the level of the WNBA is a much higher level of the game.
Friday night saw an exhibition game in Vancouver played between the Seattle Storm and the Atlanta Dream played in front of a sellout crowd of 15<892 fans of all ages who clearly weren’t disappointed heading home wanting more at future games.
It’s interesting to know that the WNBA is growing in popularity in Canada knowing that viewership of the game is up 175% each -year with Toronto getting a pro women’s basketball team next season named the Toronto Tempo.
Over the next five years other teams including Portland (2026), Cleveland in 2028, Detroit in 2029 and Philadelphia in 2030. It’s interesting to note that there are nine other cities who put in a bid for expansion franchises.
The Seattle Storm defeated the Atlanta Dream 80- 78 putting an end to the Dream’s 6-game win streak.
Photo to the right credit as posted. Taken from the WNBA FB Page!
The Seattle Storm led the Dream for the first half, but during the second half, the Dream managed to close the gap, even taking a five-point lead over the Storm at one point.
The last two minutes of the 4th quarter had everyone on the edge of their seats and as expected full of time-outs, fouls, and free throws but the end of the contest saw the crowd erupted in celebration.
This is not the first time the WNBA has played outside the United States; it is, however, the first regular-season game it has played. It played WNBA games in Edmonton, Alberta (2024); Toronto, Ontario (2023); Manchester, England (2011); and Monterrey, Mexico (2004).
To no surprise the WNBA, its partners clearly invested a huge effort making this game a success.
From various events throughout the week to the overall fan experiences throughout the concourse, featuring interactive games, giveaways, photo opportunities, clinics plus merchandise they’ve reached a market in the lower mainland.
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