• Loading stock data...
Friday, October 3, 2025

Unrivaled Adding Two Teams, a Fourth Night of Games per Week

The 3-on-3 league is expanding a year earlier than planned after a round of funding valued it at $340 million. 

Angel Reese
Unrivaled

Unrivaled is expanding. 

Two new teams will be added to the 3-on-3 women’s basketball league, it said Wednesday. The teams will be called Breeze BC and Hive BC. The league had previously planned to expand in 2027; its second season is scheduled for January 2026 as the WNBA stares down a winter of labor uncertainty.

On Monday, the league announced the closing of a Series B investment round, valuing the league at $340 million—a tenfold increase from the spring of 2024. 

“Expanding a year earlier than planned is a testament to the strong business model we’ve built and the potential Unrivaled has for long-term success,” Unrivaled president of basketball Luke Cooper said in a statement. “We outperformed every goal we set for the league in year one, and with the incredible talent we have returning paired with the influx of new stars, it was a no brainer to add two more clubs this season.”

The league had six teams last season, with Chelsea Gray’s and Angel Reese’s Rose BC winning the title last winter.

The two new teams, with six players on each team, bring the league’s total player pool to 54 including six developmental players. The league will also be adding a fourth night of games each week; last year, the games aired on TNT on Mondays and Fridays and Saturdays on truTV. Every game was available to stream on Max. (Parent company Warner Bros. Discovery is among the investors in the league.) Teams will now only play two games per week, eliminating back-to-backs. 

Unrivaled paid players an average of approximately $220,000 in its inaugural season plus offering equity in the league to the initial 36 players. Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers signed a three-year deal with Unrivaled, including a first year salary that pays more than her entire WNBA rookie contract. She will make $348,198 over her first four years in the WNBA. 

Unrivaled president Alex Bazzell said salaries will increase in year two. 

The schedule will be released at a later date. 

Linkedin
Whatsapp
Copy Link
Link Copied
Link Copied

What to Read

Jon Gruden

Jon Gruden’s Case Against NFL Gets Closer to Open Court

The Nevada Supreme Court ruled unanimously against the NFL’s appeal. 
Sep 28, 2025; Dublin, Ireland; Pittsburgh Steelers fans cheer during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings during an NFL International Series game at Croke Park.

NFL Wants to Play on a Record Fifth Continent

Asia is in the league’s sights after a 2026 game in Australia.
Grand Slam Track
exclusive

Investors Keep Grand Slam Track Alive With 8-Figure Lifeline

The league paid athletes half of what they’re owed Friday.
Caitlin Clark
exclusive

Caitlin Clark Will Not Join Second Season of Unrivaled

The Fever star struggled with several injuries in her second WNBA season.

Featured Today

Kōloa Rum Company Rum Rusher

Panthers Bubbly, Jets Wine, Manning Whiskey: The Sports Booze Boom

A sommelier dives into the sports booze trend—and tries Jets wine.
Nov 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers fans wave Terrible Towels against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium
September 26, 2025

Steelers’ Irish Roots Are Deeper Than NFL Dublin Game

The Steelers have history and the foundation for a future in Ireland.
FARMINGDALE, NY - SEPTEMBER 23: Rory McIlroy of Team Europe hits out of the rough on the first hole during the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage State Park on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 in Farmingdale, New York.
September 25, 2025

Ryder Cup in New York: Record-Setting Hopes and Fan Concerns

Organizers anticipate record attendance and revenue, but worry remains about fan behavior.
FARMINGDALE, NY - SEPTEMBER 22: Cameron Young of Team USA hits his tee shot on the third hole during the 2025 Ryder Cup Practice Round at Bethpage State Park on Monday, September 22, 2025 in Farmingdale, New York.
September 23, 2025

U.S. Ryder Cup Players Will Be Paid. Not Everyone Is Pleased

Americans are receiving a $200,000 stipend, and not everyone is pleased.
[US, Mexico, & Canada customers only] Mar 16, 2025; Singapore, SINGAPORE; Joaquin Niemann in action during the final round of LIV Golf Singapore at Sentosa Golf Club.

LIV Golf Lost $461M in Non-U.S. Operations in 2024

Public financial filings were released this week in the U.K.
[US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Sep 27, 2025; Bethpage, New York, USA; Team Europe's Matt Fitzpatrick celebrates with Tyrrell Hatton after holing his putt to win the hole on the 9th hole during the four-balls on the second day of competition for the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.
October 2, 2025

Ryder Cup Fallout Continues As PGA of America Leaders Take Heat

European players are still not happy with the fan behavior.
October 2, 2025

FIFA Won’t Move 2026 World Cup Matches Despite Trump Remarks

The organization’s VP pushes back on recent comments from Trump.
Sponsored

How Soccer Star Jozy Altidore Became a Buffalo Bills Owner

Jozy Altidore discusses building a business legacy off the field.
Cathy Engelbert
October 1, 2025

WNBA Stars Ripped the Commissioner. Where Does the League Go From Here?

Engelbert is set to address the media at the Finals on Friday.
Aug 24, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings head coach Chris Koclanes reacts against the Golden State Valkyries during the first half at College Park Center
September 30, 2025

Wings Fire Coach After One Season, Opening Fifth WNBA Vacancy

Paige Bueckers will be getting a new head coach.
Jun 19, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) shoots the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) during the second half of game six of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
September 30, 2025

NBA to Sell Franchises in Basketball Africa League

Suns rookie Khaman Maluach played in the BAL before going to Duke.
Napheesa Collier
September 30, 2025

Napheesa Collier Torches WNBA: ‘Worst Leadership in the World’

The Lynx star blasted commissioner Cathy Engelbert in her exit interview.