There’s no denying that Caitlin Clark has brought a massive spotlight to the WNBA. Since her arrival, viewership, jersey sales, and ticket demand have all hit record highs. But this season, there’s another name generating just as much buzz–Paige Bueckers. The number 1 pick in this year’s draft is already drawing the same kind of excitement Clark did last season. And the numbers don’t lie!
Ticket sales for the 2025 WNBA season have skyrocketed–more than double compared to last year, according to StubHub. And when it comes to the Dallas Wings, the jump has been even more eye-catching. The team has seen a massive 343% spike in ticket sales since last season. On top of that, searches for “Dallas Wings” on StubHub have surged by 351%. The Paige Bueckers effect is real.
Even though the Wings stumbled out of the gate, losing their first three games, their ticket sales keep climbing! The world just can’t get enough of Paige Bueckers! More good news awaited the Wings. Grant Afseth shared the news that tickets for the Wings’ May 31 game against the Chicago Sky have sold out again. This marks the third sellout of 2025 (including preseason) and the second during the regular season.
The excitement isn’t just about Paige—it’s also about her going head-to-head with Angel Reese, her former college rival whose high-energy style and fierce rebounding have turned this matchup into a must-see showdown, with fans marking their calendars well in advance.
The Dallas Wings announce tickets for the May 31 game against the Chicago Sky is sold out. It marks the third sellout of 2025 (including preseason), and second of the regular season.
— Grant Afseth (@GrantAfseth) May 23, 2025
The jump in ticket sales comes on the back of a record-breaking year for WNBA viewership. The league announced that the 2024 season was its most attended and streamed in over two decades. On top of that, viewership across ESPN’s platforms averaged 1.2 million last year, marking the WNBA’s most-watched regular season in the network’s history.
The Wings are currently on a 4-game road trip, having already faced the Lynx. Next up are the Dream, Sun, and Sky–all on the road. That makes it even more understandable why tickets for the Sky game at home sold out so quickly. The College Park Center, which holds 7,000 fans, is expected to be packed with loud, passionate supporters ready to cheer the team on.
While fans patiently wait to see Paige back in action on home turf, Bueckers had an emotional return to her hometown this week. Let’s dive into that moment!
Paige Bueckers makes an emotional return
For those who might not know, facing the Lynx on the road was a special homecoming for Bueckers. Being from Edina, Minnesota, she got the chance to play in her home state — the place where her basketball journey began. After the game, Bueckers was asked how it felt to make her return to Minnesota. As you would expect, she got a bit emotional and shared some heartfelt thoughts.
May 19, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) looks on during the second half against the Seattle Storm at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
“To see all the little girls and people in the stands and realize that was you just about 10, 15 years ago,” Bueckers said, per The Athletic’s Chantel Jennings. “You never take it for granted how blessed we are to be able to play in this league and to play at this level.”
That moment hit home for fans, too, who see Paige as a role model living out her dreams, which is why so many are flocking to see her take on Angel Reese next week.
The Wings are in the middle of a tough road trip, having lost three games in a row. While the excitement of seeing Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers on the court together is huge, the team knows it’s time to give the fans what they’ve been waiting for–a win. Stay tuned as Paige Bueckers and co continue their pursuit of that elusive win!
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