WNBA Secures Historic $2.2 Billion Media Rights Deal
New agreement with Disney, NBC, and Amazon boosts annual revenue to $200 million, significantly impacting player salaries and league growth.
- The WNBA's new media deal is part of the NBA's $76 billion agreement over 11 years.
- Annual media rights revenue for the WNBA will increase from $60 million to $200 million.
- The deal includes potential for additional packages that could raise the total to $260 million annually.
- The WNBA players' union expresses concerns about the league being undervalued in the deal.
- Increased revenue is expected to enhance player salaries and overall league investment.