By the Numbers: June 2025
June was massive for women’s sports, with the Women’s College World Series and a monumental WNBA expansion announcement leading the way. Read on for more of the biggest and best stats from the month.
2.4M
Game three of the Women’s College World Series had 2.4M viewers, making it the most-watched NCAA softball game ever.
400,000
The Pro Volleyball Federation broke its attendance record from the inaugural season, welcoming 400,000+ fans throughout the 2025 season.
2.4M
Game three of the Women’s College World Series had 2.4M viewers, making it the most-watched NCAA softball game ever.
400,000
The Pro Volleyball Federation broke its attendance record from the inaugural season, welcoming 400,000+ fans throughout the 2025 season.
50.64s
Track and Field Paralympian Tatyana McFadden set a new world record in Switzerland, posting a 50.64s time in the T54 400m race.
18,000
The Golden State Valkyries are the first WNBA team in history to average over 18,000 fans at their first ten home games.
50.64s
Track and Field Paralympian Tatyana McFadden set a new world record in Switzerland, posting a 50.64s time in the T54 400m race.
18,000
The Golden State Valkyries are the first WNBA team in history to average over 18,000 fans at their first ten home games.
+322%
According to the Global Sports Properties 2025 - SportOnSocial report, the WNBA saw a 322% increase in global online searches in 2024.
10,518
Team USA took on Canada at CPKC stadium, setting a new attendance record for a USA women’s rugby match, with 10,518 fans in the stands.
+322%
According to the Global Sports Properties 2025 - SportOnSocial report, the WNBA saw a 322% increase in global online searches in 2024.
10,518
Team USA took on Canada at CPKC stadium, setting a new attendance record for a USA women’s rugby match, with 10,518 fans in the stands.
1.5M
The French Open final drew in 1.5M viewers — a 94% increase from the 2024 Finals. The showdown between Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka was the most-watched women’s singles match from Roland-Garros since 2016.
13.2M
The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) kicked off their inaugural season with a strong start, marked by multiple sold out games — and 13.2M video views on their social media channels.
1.5M
The French Open final drew in 1.5M viewers — a 94% increase from the 2024 Finals. The showdown between Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka was the most-watched women’s singles match from Roland-Garros since 2016.
13.2M
The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) kicked off their inaugural season with a strong start, marked by multiple sold out games — and 13.2M video views on their social media channels.
52.46s
Michigan’s Savannah Sutherland made the 400m hurdles look easy as she set a new NCAA record, clocking a time of 52.46s.
5,000
A'ja Wilson scored her 5,000th career point, becoming the fastest player ever to reach the milestone.
52.46s
Michigan’s Savannah Sutherland made the 400m hurdles look easy as she set a new NCAA record, clocking a time of 52.46s.
5,000
A'ja Wilson scored her 5,000th career point, becoming the fastest player ever to reach the milestone.
20.95m
Chase Jackson (Ealey) threw 20.95m on her first try to break the U.S. women's shot put record at the Iron Wood Classic.
18
The WNBA is expanding to 18 teams by 2030 with franchises in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia joining the league over the next five years.
20.95m
Chase Jackson (Ealey) threw 20.95m on her first try to break the U.S. women's shot put record at the Iron Wood Classic.
18
The WNBA is expanding to 18 teams by 2030 with franchises in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia joining the league over the next five years.
