Unrivaled the highest average salary league in women’s sports is set to launch in 2025
A game-changing development for women’s sports, WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier unveiled additional details about their highly anticipated 3v3 basketball league, “Unrivaled.” Set to launch in 2025, this league promises to transform the landscape of women’s basketball by providing top-tier compensation starting in the six-figure range and offering an alternative to play overseas during the offseason.
Purpose of Unrivaled
For years, female athletes have faced the task of playing overseas during the offseason to help their income, often resulting in extended periods away from family and limited exposure to their home markets. With “Unrivaled,” Stewart and Collier aim to help these challenges while showcasing the immense talent within the WNBA.
Comprised of 30 of the WNBA’s most elite players, “Unrivaled” will serve as a platform for the best of the best to compete at the highest level. By assembling a roster of top talent, the league seeks to attract audiences and elevate the profile of women’s basketball.
The compensation structure of the league represents a significant milestone in addressing the financial disparities that female athletes face in sports. By offering lucrative salaries and opportunities for domestic play, “Unrivaled” aims to provide stability and financial security for its players, enabling them to focus on their craft without the burden of additional commitments.
Growing the game individually and collectively
Beyond financial salaries, the league prioritizes player well-being and family support. “Unrivaled” seeks to create a nurturing environment where athletes can thrive on and off the court through flexible scheduling and initiatives to keep players connected with their loved ones.
As anticipation builds for the inaugural season of “Unrivaled” in 2025, Stewart and Collier’s vision for the league signals a new era of empowerment and opportunity for female athletes in basketball. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, “Unrivaled” is poised to impact the world of sports and inspire future generations of female athletes.“This is what we do in the WNBA. We try to grow the game individually and collectively and making sure that now we’re filling gaps, filling voids of not being able to see these WNBA players throughout the entire offseason and now we’re going to be around,” said Stewart on GMA.
