Liberty’s valuation jumps to eye-popping $600 million: ‘Kind of a testament to us’
The New York Liberty's franchise valuation has surged to $600 million, tripling over the past two years and ranking second in the WNBA, behind only the Golden State Valkyries. The jump reflects growing momentum and investment in women's sports, with the league's average franchise value rising to $427 million. Players and leadership view the valuation as validation of their efforts and the increasing business appeal of the WNBA.
- ▪The New York Liberty are now valued at $600 million, up from $200 million in June 2024.
- ▪The Golden State Valkyries are the most valuable WNBA team at $850 million, the highest known valuation for a women’s sports franchise.
- ▪The average WNBA franchise value increased from $269 million in 2025 to $427 million in 2026.
- ▪Clara Wu Tsai aims for the Liberty to become the first women’s sports franchise valued at $1 billion within the next decade.
- ▪Players like Satou Sabally, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, and Rebecca Allen are gradually returning from injuries ahead of the season.
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WNBA New York Liberty Liberty’s valuation jumps to eye-popping $600 million: ‘Kind of a testament to us’ By Madeline Kenney Published May 1, 2026, 6:09 p.m. ET The Liberty’s valuation has tripled over the last two years as momentum around women’s sports continues to soar. The Liberty ranked second in Sportico’s annual WNBA franchise valuation report, released Friday, with a valuation of $600 million. That’s a major jump from the franchise’s reported valuation of $200 million in June 2024. We’ve got you covered on the Liberty beat Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Madeline Kenney about all things Liberty and WNBA.
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