Unrivaled Basketball is set to change the landscape of women’s professional sports in the United States. Cofounded by WNBA superstars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, the league aims to introduce highlevel 3 on 3 women’s basketball to the U.S. This exciting new venture is backed by major figures in the sport and promises to set new standards for player compensation. Unrivaled also offers a domestic alternative for WNBA players who typically spend the winter playing overseas.
With its inaugural season fast approaching, Unrivaled Basketball is preparing to launch, and fans can expect thrilling competition, star studded rosters, and game changing player salaries.
What is Unrivaled Basketball?
Unrivaled is a professional 3on3 women’s basketball league that was cofounded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, two of the most prominent players in the WNBA. Designed to provide a high-level, domestic alternative for athletes who usually play overseas in the winter months, Unrivaled is set to kick off its inaugural season on January 17, 2025.
All games will be played in Miami, with the league featuring six teams, each composed of six active WNBA players. One of the most exciting aspects of the league is its player compensation, which will offer some of the highest salaries ever seen in women’s sports.
Unrivaled Basketball 2025 Teams and Rosters
The 2025 Unrivaled season will feature six dynamic teams, each with its own distinct identity. Here are the teams and rosters participating in the league’s debut season:
Laces Basketball Club
Jackie Young
Tiffany Hayes
Kayla McBride
Kate Martin
Alyssa Thomas (Captain)
Stefanie Dolson
Coach: Andrew Wade
Lunar Owls Basketball Club
Skylar DigginsSmith
Courtney Williams
Allisha Gray
Cameron Brink (Note: Brink is practicing with the team but will be unable to play due to injury)
Napheesa Collier (Captain)
Shakira Austin
Coach: DJ Sackman
Mist Basketball Club
Jewell Loyd
Courtney Vandersloot
DiJonai Carrington
Rickea Jackson
Breanna Stewart (Captain)
Aaliyah Edwards
Coach: Phil Handy
Phantom Basketball Club
Sabrina Ionescu
Natasha Cloud
Marina Mabrey
Katie Lou Samuelson
Satou Sabally (Captain)
Brittney Griner
Coach: Adam Harrington
Rose Basketball Club
Chelsea Gray (Captain)
Brittney Sykes
Kahleah Copper
Lexie Hull
Angel Reese
Azura Stevens
Coach: Nola Henry
Vinyl Basketball Club
Arike Ogunbowale (Captain)
Jordin Canada
Rhyne Howard
Rae Burrell
Aliyah Boston
Dearica Hamby
Coach: Teresa Weatherspoon
Unrivaled Basketball League Rules: A Fresh Take on the Game
Unrivaled introduces a fresh take on the game of basketball with its 3on3 format, played on a 70foot by 50foot court. The games will be fastpaced, played within a onehour broadcast window, and divided into four timed quarters. The use of both a game clock and a shot clock will keep the action flowing quickly.
The inaugural season will span eight weeks, including playoffs, and will feature a roundrobin format in the regular season. The top four teams from the regular season will advance to the playoffs, culminating in an exciting finals showdown.
Unrivaled Player Compensation: Setting a New Standard
Unrivaled Basketball is revolutionizing player compensation in women’s sports. While specific salary figures haven’t been fully disclosed, reports suggest that the average salary will hover around $250,000, with all players earning at least six figures. Furthermore, every player will receive equity ownership in their team, which adds an exciting financial element to the league, allowing athletes to share in the longterm success of the league.
Unrivaled 2025 Season: Full Schedule and Broadcast Information
The 2025 Unrivaled season will be broadcast on TNT and truTV, with games also available for streaming on Max and Sling. All games will take place in Miami at a specially constructed venue created by the league and its production partner, Mediapro.
Unrivaled 2025 Season Full Schedule (All times Eastern)
Friday, Jan. 17
Mist BC vs. Lunar Owls BC: 7 p.m.
Rose BC vs. Vinyl BC: 8:15 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 18
Phantom BC vs. Laces BC: 2 p.m.
Lunar Owls BC vs. Rose BC: 3 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 20
Vinyl BC vs. Phantom BC: 8 p.m.
Laces BC vs. Mist BC: 9:15 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 24
Phantom BC vs. Mist BC: 7 p.m.
Laces BC vs. Vinyl BC: 8:15 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 25
Mist BC vs. Rose BC: 6 p.m.
Lunar Owls BC vs. Phantom BC: 7 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 27
Vinyl BC vs. Lunar Owls BC: 7 p.m.
Rose BC vs. Laces BC: 8:15 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 31
Phantom BC vs. Rose BC: 7 p.m.
Laces BC vs. Lunar Owls BC: 8:15 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 1
Mist BC vs. Vinyl BC: 6 p.m.
Rose BC vs. Laces BC: 7 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 3
Mist BC vs. Phantom BC: 7 p.m.
Lunar Owls BC vs. Vinyl BC: 8:15 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 7
Phantom BC vs. Lunar Owls BC: 7 p.m.
Mist BC vs. Rose BC: 8:15 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 8
Vinyl BC vs. Laces BC: 6 p.m.
Lunar Owls BC vs. Mist BC: 7 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 10
Oneonone Tournament Games: 7 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 13
Oneonone Tournament Games: 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 14
Oneonone Tournament Games, including Tournament Final: 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 18
Vinyl BC vs. Rose BC: 7 p.m.
Laces BC vs. Phantom BC: 8:15 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 21
Rose BC vs. Lunar Owls BC: 7 p.m.
Vinyl BC vs. Mist BC: 8:15 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 22
Lunar Owls BC vs. Laces BC: 6 p.m.
Phantom BC vs. Vinyl BC: 7 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 24
Rose BC vs. Phantom BC: 7 p.m.
Mist BC vs. Laces BC: 8:15 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 28
Laces BC vs. Vinyl BC: 7 p.m.
Phantom BC vs. Mist BC: 8:15 p.m.
Saturday, March 1
Vinyl BC vs. Lunar Owls BC: 6 p.m.
Rose BC vs. Mist BC: 7 p.m.
Monday, March 3
Laces BC vs. Rose BC: 7 p.m.
Lunar Owls BC vs. Phantom BC: 8:15 p.m.
Friday, March 7
Phantom BC vs. Laces BC: 7 p.m.
Lunar Owls BC vs. Rose BC: 8:15 p.m.
Saturday, March 8
Laces BC vs. Mist BC: 6 p.m.
Vinyl BC vs. Phantom BC: 7 p.m.
Monday, March 10
Mist BC vs. Lunar Owls BC: 7 p.m.
Rose BC vs. Vinyl BC: 8:15 p.m.
Sunday, March 16
Semifinals: 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.
Monday, March 17
Finals: 7:30 p.m.