Former ESPN and Turner executives have teamed up to back a new professional women's basketball league called 'Unrivaled', which is set to launch in 2025. The league will feature a 3-on-3 format and is being spearheaded by WNBA All-Stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier. The league has attracted significant backing from prominent sports figures including Alex Morgan, Carmelo Anthony, Steve Nash, and Megan Rapinoe. Players in the league will receive a base salary of $100,000 and equity in the league. The court size for the games will be sixty feet, and there will be six teams of five players each. The timing for the league's launch has not yet been announced, and a TV deal is currently being negotiated. The league tips in 2025.
Former ESPN and Turner Execs Join Investor Group for Pro Women's Basketball League 'Unrivaled' https://t.co/OgSm0aAmxU
"It's about a sixty foot court and there's gonna be six teams of five.. The timing hasn't been announced just yet and we're working through a TV deal right now" @breannastewart #PMSLive https://t.co/NYvvx9Eltu https://t.co/oUqH0fh7VS
WNBA All-Stars launch Unrivaled, a 3-on-3 basketball league that tips in 2025 https://t.co/ukOKvCSIKR
A new women's basketball league is coming soon 👀 https://t.co/YZyU6R3O5R
Former ESPN, Turner execs backing Unrivaled 3-on-3 women’s basketball league https://t.co/5KGGtJwIgZ
Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier launching women's 3-on-3 league https://t.co/Ny8vGLn4Hy
A new pro women’s basketball league is coming soon 🔥 https://t.co/kKB13d4yEg
A new pro 3-on-3 women's hoops is coming, with backing from Alex Morgan, Carmelo Anthony, Steve Nash, Megan Rapinoe etc. Base salary of $100k and league equity for players. Sounds like they're going after all the top WNBA names. This should be fun. https://t.co/sAWe74pLIw
Former ESPN and Turner Chiefs Team Up to Bring 'Unrivaled' Women's Basketball League to Market https://t.co/QTeKenT0QG