Amazon Invests in WNBA Growth with Seattle Storm Streaming Deal

Amazon’s Prime Video introduced it’s now the official streaming service of the Seattle Storm.

With round 30 video games obtainable to Prime clients within the state, Amazon Prime turns into one of many first streamers with native WNBA broadcasting rights.

Seattle-based Prime Video additionally has unique rights to 17 nationwide WNBA video games this season as a part of a multi-year take care of the league, together with the second annual Commissioner’s Cup and the Cup Championship Recreation. 

“We’re thrilled that Amazon is investing within the development of the WNBA,” Storm president and CEO Alisha Valavanis stated. “The momentum continues.”

Prime Video membership prices $8.99 per 30 days or might be included with a Prime subscription for $14.99 per 30 days, whereas WNBA League Move prices $24.99 for all the season following a free, 7-day trial. 

For the 2021 season, the league’s mixed viewership averaged 306,000 viewers throughout Disney networks. Between CBS and ESPN, the WNBA is estimated to obtain not less than $25 million per yr.

Prime Video’s first unique sport of the season is Might 8, when the Los Angeles Sparks face the Indiana Fever.