According to a Sportico report, the Golden State Valkyries have emerged as the most valuable franchise in the WNBA, boasting an impressive valuation of $427 million. This figure represents a substantial surge of 59% compared to the previous year and a remarkable 345% increase since 2024.
The Valkyries, valued at $850 million, lead the league, ahead of the New York Liberty ($600 million), Indiana Fever ($560 million), and Seattle Storm ($425 million). The collective valuation of all 13 WNBA teams in 2025, encompassing real estate and franchise-related assets like training facilities, totals $5.55 billion.
In the past year, the 13 WNBA teams generated approximately $410 million in revenue. Each team received over $3 million from the league as a share of national media and sponsorship revenue, a distribution expected to at least double in 2026.
The surge in national revenue for 2026 is attributed to new broadcasting agreements with ESPN/ABC, NBC, and Amazon. The NBA’s 11-year, $77 billion deal includes an annual allocation of $2 billion for the WNBA, a fivefold increase from their previous contract’s average. Further media deals with Ion, CBS Sports, and USA Network are projected to bring the WNBA’s annual media revenue to an average of $281 million, as per a source familiar with the matter.
In their inaugural season, the Valkyries generated $78 million, outperforming the second-highest earner, the Indiana Fever, by 48%. Ticketing and sponsorships are the primary revenue streams for WNBA teams, accounting for nearly 70% of 2025 revenue. The Valkyries surpassed 10,000 season ticket holders in 2025 and have a waiting list this year after pausing sales at over 12,000. Courtside seats are priced at $1,500 per game.