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Unrivaled Sets March 2 Semifinals at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center

The league is leveraging Philadelphia’s record turnout to test a larger New York stage.

MEDLEY, FLORIDA - JANUARY 12: Natasha Cloud #15 of the Phantom dribbles the ball against Breanna Stewart #30 of the Mist during the first quarter at Sephora Arena on January 12, 2026 in Medley, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The single-elimination tournament opens Feb. 28 in Miami, sends four teams to Brooklyn for March 2 semifinals, and crowns a champion March 4 back in Miami.
  • The winning club’s player prize pool rises to $600,000, up from $200,000 last season.
  • A Jan. 31 tour stop in Philadelphia drew 21,490 fans, setting a regular-season attendance record for women’s pro basketball and for Xfinity Mobile Arena.
  • League officials said the Philadelphia event generated $2 million, with most revenue coming from ticket sales, merchandise and sponsors.
  • Staging the semifinals in New York marks Unrivaled’s second road slate this season, a move intended to build on the Philadelphia response and extend the league’s footprint.