What happened: Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union were courtside in Chicago for the New York Liberty's matchup against the Chicago Sky. The 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup game carried a national window on USA Network.

Why it matters: High-profile celebrity attendance continues to track the WNBA's growing mainstream pull, particularly around marquee Commissioner's Cup nights. A Liberty-Sky meeting also pairs two of the league's most-followed markets in front of a national audience.

What to watch: Watch whether the result shapes Commissioner's Cup seeding as the in-season tournament tightens.