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WNBA playoffs first round draws record viewership
Original: First round of WNBA playoffs hit record viewership, Fever-Aces series hike numbers https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7666
The WNBA's first round of playoffs delivered record television viewership, with the series between the Indiana Fever and the Las Vegas Aces driving a notable surge in ratings. The numbers underline the league's growing audience as postseason basketball draws attention well beyond its traditional fanbase.
Why now: Record playoff ratings show the WNBA's rapidly growing popularity and the drawing power of the Fever-Aces matchup.
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- First round of WNBA playoffs hit record viewership, Fever-Aces series hike numbers https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7666772/2026/10/06/wnba-tv-ratings-most-viewed-first-round/ # Sports # WNBA # Basketball · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 2
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