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Unrivaled Moves March 2 Semifinals to Brooklyn’s Barclays Center

League leadership is using a big‑market venue to build on Philadelphia’s $2 million windfall.

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 playoffs open Feb. 28 in Miami, shift to Brooklyn for the March 2 semifinals, and return to Miami for the March 4 championship.
  • The March 2 games will air on TNT, truTV and HBO Max, with the winners later competing for a $600,000 prize pool.
  • January’s Philadelphia stop drew 21,490 fans—reported as a regular-season record—and generated about $2 million in ticket, merchandise and sponsorship revenue.
  • Barclays Center was added on short notice after that success, with tickets now on sale for a venue that holds roughly 17,500 for basketball.
  • CEO Alex Bazzell says ratings are down 31% year over year even as revenue topped $27 million last season and is pacing to surpass $40 million this season.