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The New York Liberty are one of the WNBA's original franchises, founded in 1997 alongside the league itself. Playing at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, they draw some of the largest and loudest crowds in the league. The Liberty won their first WNBA Championship in 2023, ending a 26-year wait for New York fans. Star forward Breanna Stewart, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, joined the team in 2023 and instantly transformed them into title contenders. The Liberty play in the heart of the world's most famous sports market, regularly selling out 19,000-seat Barclays Center and generating national media coverage rivaling NBA teams. Head coach Sandy Brondello, who previously coached the Phoenix Mercury to a Finals appearance, has built one of the most formidable rosters in the Eastern Conference. The team's rivalry with the Connecticut Sun and Indiana Fever has become one of the defining storylines of the modern WNBA era.
The New York Liberty play all home games at Barclays Center in New York, New York. The venue seats 19,000 fans and hosts WNBA games from May through September each season.
The New York Liberty are led by head coach Sandy Brondello, who is responsible for game strategy, player development, and roster management.
Breanna Stewart is the standout player for the New York Liberty in the 2026 WNBA season, driving the team's performance and fan interest at Barclays Center.
The New York Liberty's most intense rivalries are with the Connecticut Sun, Indiana Fever — 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.