DiscoverNo Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball ShowHow the Aces & Liberty Can Win Their Series + Surging Ticket Prices
How the Aces & Liberty Can Win Their Series + Surging Ticket Prices

How the Aces & Liberty Can Win Their Series + Surging Ticket Prices

Update: 2025-09-16
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The first games of the postseason are in the books! Zena, Ben, and Sabreena share their takeaways after Sunday's games, from the Liberty’s road overtime win to the Aces continued hot streak -- providing insights into player performances and strategies that could impact each series in game 2.


Plus, we discuss the impact of the growing popularity of the WNBA -- specifically on ticket prices and fan culture at large.


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References:


WNBA playoffs takeaways: Lynx dominate Valkyries, Cloud thrives in OT Liberty win by Ben Pickman and Sabreena Merchant


WNBA fandom costs rise as growing popularity drives up ticket prices by Ben Pickman


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How the Aces & Liberty Can Win Their Series + Surging Ticket Prices

How the Aces & Liberty Can Win Their Series + Surging Ticket Prices