Unrivaled Women’s 3v3 Basketball League Plans Philadelphia Return 2026

Unrivaled, a 3-on-3 women's professional basketball league co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, is bringing professional women's basketball back to Philadelphia for the first time since 1998. The league, which launched in 2025 in Miami, will host back-to-back games at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 30, 2026, marking its first stop outside Florida as part of its 2026 expansion. Philadelphia's Mayor Cherelle Parker and local sports figures like Natasha Cloud have expressed excitement about the league's arrival, highlighting the city's deep sports culture and the significance of this milestone. Unrivaled offers a unique player-driven model, including ownership stakes and high salaries, and aims to keep players in the U.S. during the WNBA offseason. The event is backed by local advocates such as Wanda Sykes and her wife Alex Sykes, who have worked to promote women's sports in the city. Tickets are already on sale, and the games will be broadcast on major networks, signaling a growing momentum for women's basketball in Philadelphia and nationwide.