WNBA Reveals Highest Attendance in 22 Years
The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has secured its highest attendance numbers in over two decades. Averaging 9,807 fans per game throughout the 2024 season, the WNBA saw a notable…
Basketball
The game of basketball was created in 1891 by Dr. James Naismith in the small town of Springfield, Massachusetts. What started as a game with peach baskets nailed to gymnasium walls has turned into an internationally played sport with a countless number of professional leagues. Basketball, along with baseball and football, dominate the sports news headlines everyday. It also has made its fair share of news in the ticketing world.
The National Basketball Association is the most prominent basketball league in the world, and draws millions of fans to its arenas each year. But for the ticketing industry, primetime begins when the NBA Playoffs kick off in late April. As the attention paid each game increases, so do ticket sales.
That same thing can be said for college basketball as well. Widely known as “March Madness”, the NCAA Tournament has become of the biggest events in all of sports. The format of win or go home ramps up the intensity in every team, and is reflected in their fans. Each year the event gets bigger and more extravagant, making it one of the crucial events in the ticketing industry.
Shift4 to Become Official Ticketing Partner for Miami Heat
The Miami Heat has entered a partnership with Shift4, a leader in payment processing solutions. The collaboration aims to improve the ticketing experience for fans at the Heat’s home, the…
WNBA Announces Third Expansion Team in the Past Year
The WNBA has officially announced a new expansion team in Portland, set to begin playing in 2026. This marks the WNBA’s first team in Portland since the Portland Fire, which…
Rangers, Knicks Fans Rip ‘Obscene’ Fans First Program Prices
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Portland May Become WNBA’s 15th Franchise
The WNBA is on the verge of making another move in its ongoing expansion efforts by adding a new franchise in Portland, Oregon. The team, expected to join the league in…
Golden State Valkyries Celebrate Ticket Milestone
The WNBA’s Golden State Valkyries have achieved a new milestone by surpassing 15,000 season ticket deposits for their inaugural campaign. This number of season ticket deposits makes the Valkyries the…
WNBA to Extend Season to 44 Games
The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) is expected to extend its season to a record 44 games in 2025. According to an email sent by the Chicago Sky to their…
WNBA Season Ticket Holders Complain of Huge Price Hikes
The Women’s National Basketball Association has been on an upwards climb in popularity over the past year, and now, loyal season ticket holders are seeing a huge increase in prices…
Pitbull Set to Headline 2024 WNBA All-Star Game Halftime Show
Mr. Worldwide is set to headline this year’s halftime show at the AT&T WNBA All-Star Game in Phoenix. The game is set to take place on July 20 at the…
LeBron James Re-Signs With Lakers, Will Play Alongside Son
LeBron James has re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, ensuring that he will play alongside his son, Bronny James. The two are poised to become the first father-son pair to…