WNBAWesternern ConferenceEst. 19973 championships
The Los Angeles Sparks are one of the WNBA's founding franchises and three-time champions (2001, 2002, 2016). The Sparks play at Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles — the Staples Center renamed — one of the most famous sports venues in the world, also home to the NBA's Lakers and Clippers. The Sparks had one of the most iconic dynasties in WNBA history, led by Lisa Leslie (the first player to dunk in a WNBA game) and Cynthia Cooper, and more recently Candace Parker and Nneka Ogwumike. Playing in Los Angeles gives the Sparks access to Hollywood, entertainment industry partners and a massive, diverse fanbase. Head coach Curt Miller, who previously built Connecticut into a Finals contender, took over in 2022 with a mandate to return the Sparks to championship contention. The team has been rebuilding since their 2016 title, bringing in young talent and international players.
The Los Angeles Sparks play all home games at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The venue seats 19,067 fans and hosts WNBA games from May through September each season.
The Los Angeles Sparks are led by head coach Curt Miller, who is responsible for game strategy, player development, and roster management.
Dearica Hamby is the standout player for the Los Angeles Sparks in the 2026 WNBA season, driving the team's performance and fan interest at Crypto.com Arena.
The Los Angeles Sparks's most intense rivalries are with the Phoenix Mercury, Seattle Storm — 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.