What is the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup? What you need to know for 2024 – NBC New York

The Commissioner’s Cup returns to the WNBA.

The fourth annual seasonal competition will be a little different than previous years, with each team switching to a five-game format (instead of 10 games) over a two-week period.

In addition to winning the prestigious cup, teams compete for some extra prize money and a charity component before each match.

As the 2024 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup approaches, here’s everything you need to know about the competition’s format:

When is the 2024 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup?

The cup takes place from June 1 to 13, with the championship match on June 25.

What is the Commissioner’s Cup?

The Commissioner’s Cup is a seasonal tournament that begins early in the regular season and runs for the first half of the season. The top teams from the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference face each other in the final for the cup.

The standings are based on 30 WNBA regular season games between all 12 teams.

What is the format of the Commissioner’s Cup?

Each team will play five Commissioner’s Cup games, one against each of its conference rivals. Each team plays three games at home and two on the road, or vice versa, as part of the 40-game regular season schedule.

These games also count toward the team’s regular season record.

WNBA reporter Khristina Williams previews the 2024 season and discusses which teams are championship contenders and why.

When was the first Commissioner’s Cup?

The first Cup was awarded in 2021. It was scheduled to begin in the 2020 WNBA season but was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

What is the Commissioner’s Cup Award?

The total amount for the Commissioner’s Cup is $500,000.

In addition to the Commissioner’s Cup Trophy, players on the winning team will earn approximately $30,000 each. The championship game MVP is entitled to a $5,000 bonus.

The players on the losing team earn $10,000 each.

Which teams won the Commissioner’s Cup?

Three different WNBA teams have won the Commissioner’s Cup so far. There are the following:

• 2023: New York Liberty final Las Vegas Aces (MVP: Jonquel Jones)
• 2022: Las Vegas Aces final Chicago Sky (MVP: Chelsea Gray)
• 2021: Seattle Storm final. Connecticut Sun (MVP: Breanna Stewart)