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The Chicago Sky won their first WNBA Championship in 2021 under head coach James Wade, defeating the Phoenix Mercury in a four-game series. The Sky play at Wintrust Arena in the South Loop, a modern 10,387-seat venue that opened in 2017. Legendary head coach Teresa Weatherspoon — a Hall of Fame point guard herself — took over in 2024, bringing deep championship experience to the bench. The Sky became global news in 2022 when star player Brittney Griner was detained in Russia; the team rallied around her family and wore her number 42 on their warmup jerseys all season. Rising center Kamilla Cardoso, the Brazilian star selected from South Carolina, has become the face of the new-look Sky roster. Chicago's basketball culture, shaped by the Michael Jordan-era Bulls dynasty, gives the Sky a passionate and knowledgeable fanbase.
The Chicago Sky play all home games at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. The venue seats 10,387 fans and hosts WNBA games from May through September each season.
The Chicago Sky are led by head coach Teresa Weatherspoon, who is responsible for game strategy, player development, and roster management.
Kamilla Cardoso is the standout player for the Chicago Sky in the 2026 WNBA season, driving the team's performance and fan interest at Wintrust Arena.
The Chicago Sky's most intense rivalries are with the Indiana Fever, New York Liberty — matchups that consistently draw large crowds and high TV ratings.
The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) is the world's premier professional women's basketball league, founded in 1996. The 2026 season is one of the most-watched in WNBA history, with record attendance, TV viewership and global star power driving unprecedented growth. The league features teams across the United States and Canada, competing from May through September with playoffs culminating in the WNBA Finals.