- The Las Vegas Aces play right on the Las Vegas Strip.
- The Seattle Storm play near the Space Needle.
- The Barclays Center features a beautiful oculus.
Many WNBA teams play in the same arena as the NBA team in their city, but the games are a completely different experience.
Discover which arenas provide the best architecture, atmosphere, and overall best fan experience, which could end up helping teams improve their WNBA odds to win a championship.
Best & Worst WNBA Arenas, Ranked
Rank | Team | Arena |
1 | Seattle Storm | Climate Pledge Arena |
2 | New York Liberty | Barclays Center |
3 | Minnesota Lynx | Target Center |
4 | Indiana Fever | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
5 | Los Angeles Sparks | Crypto.com Arena |
6 | Phoenix Mercury | Footprint Center |
7 | Connecticut Sun | Mohegan Sun Arena |
8 | Las Vegas Aces | Michelob Ultra Arena |
9 | Chicago Sky | Wintrust Arena |
10 | Atlanta Dream | Gateway Center Arena |
11 | Washington Mystics | Entertainment and Sports Arena |
12 | Dallas Wings | College Park Center |
Ranking WNBA Arenas
1. Seattle Storm — Climate Pledge Arena
Climate Pledge Arena features two big jumbotrons and great food options that are locally sourced and made fresh on the spot, including nachos, popcorn chicken, and plenty of vegan and vegetarian options.
18,343 in @ClimateArena tonight ⛈️
That's a Storm FRANCHISE RECORD pic.twitter.com/u7qltasrj0
— Seattle Storm (@seattlestorm) May 23, 2024
Located within feet of the Space Needle, the arena offers free public transit to and from Seattle Storm games.
2. New York Liberty — Barclays Center
The Barclays Center features a beautiful oculus outside, theatrical lighting inside, and a ton of food options reminiscent of a Brooklyn neighbourhood, such as pizza, hot dogs, nachos, and sandwiches.
Well done, NY. The WNBA is GROWING. pic.twitter.com/28UKqI5OO1
— LaChina Robinson (@LaChinaRobinson) October 15, 2023
New York Liberty fans are very passionate and friendly, and the arena is easy to access via public transportation.
3. Minnesota Lynx — Target Center
The Target Center has a nicely designed and lit exterior and is conveniently located to numerous shops and restaurants. All concession stands are cashless.
@WNBA PLAYOFFS GAME 3!!@minnesotalynx packed out Target Center tonight! pic.twitter.com/FTKgrrka9w
— Alex Rodriguez (@AROD) September 21, 2023
Fans often come out to support the Minnesota Lynx and bring a ton of energy.
4. Indiana Fever — Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Gainbridge Fieldhouse has a huge scoreboard and great sightlines, including open views from the concourse.
celebrating our bright future and rich history 🤩
we're entering our 25th anniversary season with a brand new court. pic.twitter.com/zaBuAZYVlw
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) May 14, 2024
Kilroy’s Bar and Grill and Brother’s Bar & Grill are two of several great spots to grab food and drinks nearby before and after a game.
5. Los Angeles Sparks — Crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles Sparks fans are passionate, and the in-game entertainment, including two dance teams, keeps fans engaged during timeouts.
Packed house tonight for the @LASparks https://t.co/mht717xyVs Arena home opener. #TheNewClassics pic.twitter.com/tdSi3YA3Z7
— Crypto.com Arena (@cryptocomarena) May 25, 2024
Plenty of dining and entertainment options and statues of legends, including Kobe Bryant, surround the arena. Tickets are often cheap and easy to buy last minute.
6. Phoenix Mercury — Footprint Center
The Footprint Center is a beautifully lit arena for some hoops in the desert. All seats have decent sightlines.
HOME ❤️
Happy 112th Birthday to our beautiful state! pic.twitter.com/HHQQOlnSpH
— Footprint Center (@FootprintCNTR) February 15, 2024
The arena has Benihana, Wetzel’s Pretzels, and pizza among the food options and there are plenty of other dining options nearby.
7. Connecticut Sun — Mohegan Sun Arena
Blaze, the Connecticut Sun’s mascot, greets fans as they enter Mohegan Sun Arena.
Things we love to see: A very VERY packed house at Mohegan Sun Arena pic.twitter.com/jqLbJf64Be
— Maggie Vanoni (@maggie_vanoni) May 14, 2024
The interior of the arena is reminiscent of the casino and has an appearance similar to the local forest.
The in-game entertainment during timeouts, includes dance teams, contests, and t-shirt tosses.
8. Las Vegas Aces — Michelob Ultra Arena
Michelob Ultra Arena is located directly on the Las Vegas strip at the Mandalay Resort and Casino.
Ring Night Attendance: 10,419
Largest Crowd In Michelob ULTRA Arena History 🫶#ALLINLV pic.twitter.com/6pzcPG2Wg6
— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) May 15, 2024
It’s conveniently located for fans who want to check out the Aces’ basketball odds to win a championship at BetMGM’s online sportsbook.
9. Chicago Sky — Wintrust Arena
Wintrust Arena features a shiny steel and glass exterior, a huge scoreboard, and great sightlines inside. The seats are also comfortable with plenty of legroom.
Gray sky outside. @chicagosky inside! We look forward to seeing everyone this Friday at 7 PM. #skytown pic.twitter.com/Rv9GrZcaog
— Wintrust Arena (@WintrustArena) May 3, 2022
The concessions aren’t anything out of the ordinary – chicken tenders, popcorn, hot dogs, etc.
10. Atlanta Dream — Gateway Center Arena
Gateway Center Arena seats just 3,500 fans, which helps keep the fans connected. There are plenty of fan participation games during timeouts.
Food options include sandwiches, burgers, pizza, pretzels, etc.
11. Washington Mystics — Entertainment and Sports Arena
The Entertainment and Sports Arena features two video boards, a panda mascot named Pax, and passionate fans.
The WNBA has been a longtime champion of amplifying women’s sports and inspiring younger generations of sports fans. We’re so proud of the Mystics' historic achievement at our venue! 💜 pic.twitter.com/UTmAegjZg5
— Events DC (@TheEventsDC) March 30, 2023
Food options include crab cake sandwiches.
12. Dallas Wings — College Park Center
College Park Center features a nice sound system, passionate Dallas Wings fans, and 13 different types of burgers, in addition to a variety of BBQ favourites.
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📍College Park Center: Arlington, TX pic.twitter.com/2b7YQfpzPe— OVO KEY ひ (@SoupLivingston) June 9, 2024