Unrivaled 2026

[cancontent]

Unrivaled needs to bribe, cajole, or sue ESPN to include their game box scores in the sports results and their schedule somewhere online. I generally don't have time to watch live basketball, so 90% of my WCBB consumption, especially any time but weekends, is seeing game schedules and DVRing, or watching highlights from box score links. As a result, Unrivaled more or less doesn't exist in my daily sports media consumption universe, and I'm not even sure how you'd go about getting Unrivaled Replays if you didn't record them.

I fully commiserate with you about having the ability to rewatch games. Unfortunately, YouTube access is only available to the International market. Not sure if you have it, but per the Unrivaled site's home page, games can be streamed on HBO Max.

Here's the schedule page from their website for the box scores. Schedule | Unrivaled

Maybe there's a glitch in the Matrix? These Youtube links to the games are available to me, but I'm not sure how as it was my understanding the North America wasn't going to have access. 🤷‍♀️

Afternoon games -

Evening games -

 

[Stagnant]

Pretty impressive that Paige had zero turnovers considering how hard they guarded her.

 

[TheFarmFan]

Maybe there's a glitch in the Matrix? These Youtube links to the games are available to me, but I'm not sure how as it was my understanding the North America wasn't going to have access. 🤷‍♀️

Afternoon games -

Evening games -

I blame Canada***: here's what I see from your links:

***More like credit Canada, since you can watch, and I can't. But "blame Canada" has more of a ring to it for some reason. 😂

 

[Basingstoke]

Season 2 started today. Some standouts:

Allisha Gray

Brittney Sykes

Chelsea Gray--35/5/8/3

Aaliyah Edwards--23/12 but had an injury late

Paige Bueckers--24/5/6

Tip Hayes--20

Don't forget that Paige also had 2 blocks and, I believe, no turnovers.

 

[cancontent]

I blame Canada***: here's what I see from your links:

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***More like credit Canada, since you can watch, and I can't. But "blame Canada" has more of a ring to it for some reason. 😂

Was afraid of that. And YouTube gets fussy with VPNs. Sorry my friend.

 

[Gael]

"Unrivaled's opening viewership numbers for the 2026 season aren't looking great."

Unrivaled's Viewership Numbers Raise Early Red Flags

Unrivaled had an objectively successful debut season in 2025. There was a lot of interest in how the league would fare, given that many of the world's best wome

www.si.com

 

[cancontent]

"Unrivaled's opening viewership numbers for the 2026 season aren't looking great."

Unrivaled's Viewership Numbers Raise Early Red Flags

Unrivaled had an objectively successful debut season in 2025. There was a lot of interest in how the league would fare, given that many of the world's best wome

www.si.com

No they don't but the data is based on one day. And how many people are able to tune in for afternoon games on the first Monday after the Christmas break?

I'm waiting until the end of the season to see how the ratings play out.

 

[GamecockFam]

I think things may pick up a tad once college football ends too. Right now all of the general media is hyper focused on that.

 

[Gael]

No they don't but the data is based on one day. And how many people are able to tune in for afternoon games on the first Monday after the Christmas break?

I'm waiting until the end of the season to see how the ratings play out.

For those who aren't motivated to read the article, it admits that firm conclusions can't be drawn from one day, but it talks about viewership "red flags." The first flag is that opening day viewership was down from last year's 300,000+ to about 175,00. The second pessimistic flag is this: "Viewership declined as [last] season progressed, but it was never as poor as it was on Monday. And given that viewership declined progressively last season, one would imagine that the same would occur this season, as well."

By the way, thanks @cancontent for those YouTube videos and the Unrivaled schedule. I've never been motivated to watch Unrivaled games, but did watch the YouTube Breeze game. Since I bought a TV recently and now know all the games are televised on TNT and truTV, both of which I get, I'll probably watch some games. Too bad Clark isn't playing. She and Bueckers are the biggest draws for me in the pros, and probably for a lot of other potential viewers.

 

[cancontent]

For those who aren't motivated to read the article, it admits that firm conclusions can't be drawn from one day, but it talks about viewership "red flags." The first flag is that opening day viewership was down from last year's 300,000+ to about 175,00. The second pessimistic flag is this: "Viewership declined as [last] season progressed, but it was never as poor as it was on Monday. And given that viewership declined progressively last season, one would imagine that the same would occur this season, as well."

By the way, thanks @cancontent for those YouTube videos and the Unrivaled schedule. I've never been motivated to watch Unrivaled games, but did watch the YouTube Breeze game. Since I bought a TV recently and now know all the games are televised on TNT and truTV, both of which I get, I'll probably watch some games. Too bad Clark isn't playing. She and Bueckers are the biggest draws for me in the pros, and probably for a lot of other potential viewers.

The writer is entitled to point out red flags, but until the numbers for the entire season come out, I'm not making any judgements. Their tone, to me however, came across as they're ready to write off Unrivaled without seeing how the ratings play out over the course of the season.

 

[cancontent]

The Breeze and Rose teams are 2-0. They face off against each other next. Chelsea Gray vs Paige Beuckers......I LOVE IT!!!!!

 

[cancontent]

Whoever made this has some serious editing talent.

 

[JellyBean]

I am loving this season of Unrivaled. With this rookie class and some of the seasoned players, it is nice to see the players compete and show off their skills more. Paige is a beast out there. Same with Sonia. I know the narrative is directed towards a certain player that I will not name but players like Paige, Sonia, Kiki, Maddy, Kelsey, are great for the growth of the game and fun to watch as well.

 

[Basingstoke]

After last night's games, the in-studio analysts played a game where they predicted various Unrivaled awards at season's end. One of the categories was Defensive Player of the Year, and one picked Alyssa Smith (I can't remember who the other chose), but neither picked Saniya Rivers (who I thought was extraordinary on defense).
Any other opinions out there?

 

[JellyBean]

KP went off last night. 38 points, 8 rebounds, and 11 assists! Her Phantom BC beat the Lunar Owls BC. The Owls really miss Napheesa and Skylar. The Mist BC and the Laces BC matchup was exciting. Great games last year day.

 

[cancontent]

The 90s & 2000s wrestling fan in me is dying. 😂 😂 😂

 

[JellyBean]

The 90s & 2000s wrestling fan in me is dying. 😂 😂 😂

Right there with you. All I need is the theme song.