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The <\/span>WNBA<\/span><\/a> launched its largest marketing campaign to date this week. It is built around the league’s 30th season and anchored by the tagline “There’s More Where Thirty Came From, a signal that the league is treating the milestone as a platform for growth rather than simply a retrospective. Season 30 tips off May 8. Activations will run through November across merchandise, broadcast, and brand partnerships.<\/span><\/p>\n

A season long platform<\/b><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>campaign<\/span><\/a> was developed in partnership with creative company Lucky Generals, marking the first collaboration between the WNBA and the agency. It spans three campaign films, a Top 30 Plays series, and Court Origins programming. All are designed to connect the league’s founding era to its current cultural standing. A commemorative Season 30 logo will appear on courts, game balls, and jerseys throughout the season.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSeason 30 arrives at the perfect transformational moment in our league\u2019s history \u2013 marking both a defining milestone and the beginning of a new era for the WNBA\u2026 The unprecedented growth and momentum we\u2019re experiencing today is the result of three decades of commitment \u2013 from players, teams, fans, partners, and investors. As we step into this next dynamic era together, Season 30 is tracking to be our most memorable yet \u2013 celebrating both how far we\u2019ve come while highlighting the limitless opportunities ahead as we continue to elevate women\u2019s basketball to new heights,\u201d <\/span>said<\/span><\/a> WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c<\/span>As we tip off our historic 30th season, we\u2019re bringing fans closer to the WNBA than ever before through bold, creative, and immersive storytelling\u2026 We\u2019re building a season-long platform of activations, collaborations, and fan-first experiences designed to engage the WNBA family wherever they are. Season 30 will be our most ambitious and innovative marketing campaign ever \u2013 one that matches the current momentum of the WNBA,\u201d <\/span>said<\/span><\/a> WNBA Chief Marketing Officer Phil Cook<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Court Origins Nights<\/b><\/h2>\n

Central to the programming is “WNBA Court Origins Nights,” which recognizes the three remaining original franchises, the New York Liberty, Los Angeles Sparks, and Phoenix Mercury. Those games will be nationally televised and feature Nike Court Origins Edition uniforms and warmups. Additionally, a Wilson WNBA Court Origins Edition game ball carrying 1997 era branding will be used. The initiative points to a broader league effort to build nostalgia-driven engagement among both longtime and newer fans.<\/span><\/p>\n

Legacy Trail merchandise<\/b><\/h2>\n

The fan merchandise component, called the “WNBA Legacy Trail,” releases a new licensee collaboration on the 30th of each month through November. Three initial drops this month feature La Crema, Nike, and Mitchell & Ness. Nike’s involvement extends further. The brand is expected to release a dedicated “WNBA 30th Anniversary” sneaker collection before July 2026, and these will be available on Nike.com and at select retailers. Price ranges for the Legacy Trail drops were not disclosed.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c<\/span>As we tip off our historic 30th season, we\u2019re bringing fans closer to the WNBA than ever before through bold, creative, and immersive storytelling\u2026 We\u2019re building a season-long platform of activations, collaborations, and fan-first experiences designed to engage the WNBA family wherever they are. Season 30 will be our most ambitious and innovative marketing campaign ever \u2013 one that matches the current momentum of the WNBA,\u201d <\/span>said<\/span><\/a> WNBA Chief Marketing Officer Phil Cook<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Brand partners join in<\/b><\/h2>\n

Procter & Gamble signed a new multi year partnership with the league ahead of Season 30, bringing Secret, Olay, Tampax, Downy, Gillette Venus, and Tide into the fold. Tampax will serve as presenting sponsor of the 2026 WNBA Draft. The P&G deal points to sustained corporate confidence in the WNBA’s commercial trajectory, as the league continues to report growth across viewership, attendance, and fan engagement metrics.<\/span><\/p>\n

What it signals<\/b><\/h2>\n

The scale of the campaign, multi brand partners, monthly merchandise drops, original films, and broadcast integrated programming, points to a league operating with considerably more commercial infrastructure than at any prior anniversary.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The WNBA launched its largest marketing campaign to date this week. 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