Portland community shows incredible support for new WNBA franchise
PORTLAND, Ore. (Wednesday, October 2, 2024) – The Portland WNBA today announced that it has reached 5,000 season ticket member deposits ahead of the team’s first season at Moda Center in 2026 . The Portland WNBA has received significant interest from the Portland community, reaching 5,000 deposits in just two weeks since Portland acquired the WNBA’s 15th franchise on Wednesday, September 18th. Portland becomes the third expansion franchise acquired from the WNBA during this expansion round, joining the Golden State Valkyries and Toronto franchise, increasing the league’s size from 12 to 15 teams.
“We are thrilled that the Portland community has shown their support for the WNBA as we continue to solidify our position as the global epicenter of women’s sports,” said Lisa Baatar Meraj. “Our goal is to build an organization and team that Portland and the entire state of Oregon can be proud of. We are in awe of the incredible support since our announcement and look forward to 2026. We are excited to continue our engagement with the community as we all work toward Tipoff.”
Fans wishing to purchase WNBA season tickets in Portland can do so by making a $26 deposit at WNBA.com/portland. Detailed season ticket pricing and seat selection will be announced at a later date. Your deposit will ensure you have access to Portland WNBA season tickets when they become available.
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Led by Alex Bhathal and Lisa Bhathal Merage, RAJ Sports leverages the Bhathal family’s multi-generational experience and industry relationships to focus on investment opportunities in sports and sports-related real estate. The company aims to harness the power of sport to impact broader social and economic change through a variety of business and philanthropic strategies. With extensive experience operating professional sports and developing large-scale real estate that creates vibrant community centers, the company is positioned to provide valuable assets to support the further growth of our players, staff and fans. In 2013, the Batal family became investors in the Sacramento Kings (NBA). He then built a platform that included the Sacramento RiverCats (MiLB), Stockton Kings (NBA G League), and several sports-related real estate developments. The acquisition of the Portland Thorns (NWSL) and WNBA Portland expansion team in 2024 is a milestone for the city of Portland, positioning the city as a growth center for women’s sports.
