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Unrivaled Sets Women’s Hoops Regular-Season Attendance Record With 21,490 in Philadelphia

The sellout validated the league’s touring strategy by converting local demand into significant ticket and merchandise revenue.

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Photo Credit: Unrivaled
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MEDLEY, FLORIDA - JANUARY 25: Kahleah Copper #2 of the Rose dribbles the ball against Natasha Cloud #15 of the Phantom during the second quarter of the game at Sephora Arena on January 25, 2026 in Medley, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Philadelphia marked Unrivaled’s first games outside its Miami hub, and league leadership says multiple tour stops are planned for next season.
  • Phantom BC beat Breeze BC 71-68 and Lunar Owls topped Rose BC 85-75, with Marina Mabrey scoring a league-record 47 points including 10 threes.
  • The 21,490 crowd surpassed the prior regular-season women’s pro mark of 20,711 and set an all-event record for Xfinity Mobile Arena.
  • Executives reported one night of ticket sales roughly equaled the league’s entire inaugural season, with a 24% year-over-year digital audience gain and a 54% merchandise increase.
  • It was Philadelphia’s first pro women’s basketball game since 1998, ahead of the city’s WNBA expansion team debut in 2030, as the season continues in Miami through early March.