During this incredible WNBA season, the phenom from Minnesota’s neighboring state to the south played a part. In her rookie year with the Indiana Fever, Iowa’s Caitlin Clark elevated interest, excitement and ticket sales. Yet the Lynx were also part of that heightened awareness and fan participation and loyalty to female professional athletics. In fact, because of the tremendous support, the Finals next year will be a best-of-seven series instead of the current best-of-five.
The 2024 Finals series generated record-breaking WNBA attendance and TV ratings and was a fitting end to the season. Each of the five games kept fans on the edge of their seats, coming down to the last few possessions and including two overtime games.
Next up for the growing league are deliberations over the current WNBA collective bargaining agreement and whether either side will choose to opt out by the Nov. 1 deadline.
Though the Lynx didn’t bring back a fifth national title, they are indeed champions to their large and growing local and national fan base that can hardly wait for the 2025 season.
