WNBA to add an NBA-style replay center next season in a major officiating investment
Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said the centralized system will cost tens of millions of dollars and speed up replay reviews.
- On Saturday, Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced the WNBA will launch a centralized replay center for the 2027 season, utilizing the NBA's facility in Secaucus, New Jersey.
- Commissioner Cathy Engelbert cited consistent officiating criticisms across the league as the primary rationale for the investment. The WNBA will leverage the NBA's replay capabilities to improve consistency and transparency.
- Starting in 2027, the center will connect directly to every arena, providing on-court officials instant access to multiple camera angles. Currently, reviews rely on the three on-court officials present at each game.
- While the replay center launches in 2027, the league is also considering implementing a two-minute report similar to the NBA's to review pivotal moments. The league previously formed an officiating task force to address complaints.
- This investment follows record-breaking growth, with broadcasts reaching over 73 million unique viewers this season. The league is exploring global expansion, including potential games outside North America, on a three-to-five-year timeline.
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