People are choosing the WNBA over the NHL and MLB: What do the ratings from the most recent draft say?
No one can deny that the WNBA is one of the most popular sports leagues today, and the numbers prove it. Not only has the viewership of its regular-season games grown exponentially, but its draft is now one of the most-watched among the major professional leagues in the U.S.On Monday night, April 14, the WNBA held its 29th annual draft, where players like Paige Bueckers, Kiki Iriafen, Sonia Citron, and Hailey Van Lith received the opportunity to take the next step in their careers, now as professional players.This year's viewership was considerably lower than last year's. 1.25 million viewers tuned in to this year's draft, compared to 2.4 million who watched the 2024 edition when Caitlin Clark led a class that included Angel Reese and Cameron Brink. However, the perspective changes when looking at the numbers from other leagues.WNBA Draft […]