WNBA Commissioner's Cup: A Mid-Season Showdown for Charity and Cryptocurrency
The WNBA and NBA have introduced a new competition called the Cup during the regular season to engage fans. The NBA Cup started in 2023, while the WNBA Commissioner's Cup began in 2021 after a delay due to the pandemic. These tournaments crown champions mid-season, separate from the overall league titles. The WNBA Commissioner's Cup involves regular-season games where Eastern Conference teams play five games and Western Conference teams play six games to determine the standings. The top teams from each conference compete for the Cup title, with these games also counting towards the regular-season records. The 2025 WNBA Commissioner's Cup will take place from June 1 to the championship game on June 17, with a prize pool of $500,000, including $120,000 in cryptocurrency from Coinbase. Teams partner with charitable organizations, and additional funds are donated to chosen charities with each Cup victory. The ESPN WNBA hub page provides the latest news, stats, schedules, and more for fans to stay updated on the WNBA Commissioner's Cup and other league information.