WNBA team valuations: Valkyries, Liberty, Fever lead most valuable women's basketball franchises in 2026
The Golden State Valkyries top the 2026 WNBA team valuations for the second consecutive year, followed by the New York Liberty and Indiana Fever, as the league experiences rapid growth in franchise values. The average WNBA team is now valued at $427 million, a 59% increase from the previous year, driven by rising revenues and expansion. New franchises like the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire were not included in the valuation list, while some lower-valued teams face relocation or sale.
- ▪The Golden State Valkyries are the most valuable WNBA team in 2026 with strong ticket sales and a playoff appearance in their inaugural season.
- ▪The New York Liberty and Indiana Fever rank among the top three most valuable franchises in the league.
- ▪The average WNBA team valuation has risen to $427 million, up 59% from the previous year.
- ▪Expansion teams Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire were excluded from the 2026 valuation list.
- ▪The Connecticut Sun, one of the lower-valued teams, was recently sold and will relocate to Houston and rebrand after the season.
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