Versant Is Bringing’s E!’s Red Carpet Coverage to the WNBA Finals (Exclusive)
E! will bring its signature live red carpet coverage to the WNBA Finals, marking an expansion of the format into women’s sport. The programme aims to spotlight the players’ style and the league’s wider cultural influence, while extending Versant’s entertainment franchises across its sports channels.
“Live from the Orange Carpet: WNBA Finals” will air on Monday, 19 October at 6 p.m. ET, ahead of game two between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries at San Francisco’s Chase Center. Lilly Singh will host, with Wanda Sykes, Tina Thompson and stylist Brittany Hampton on the panel; reporter Terrika Foster-Brasby will interview arriving players. The show and game will be simulcast on USA, E! and CNBC.
- E! is taking its red carpet format to the WNBA Finals.
- Lilly Singh will host ahead of game two.
- The coverage and game will air on three channels.
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The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) is the top professional women’s basketball league in the United States. Its Finals decide the season’s champion, with teams playing a series of games; Atlanta and Golden State are the teams named for this match-up.
E! is an entertainment channel known for covering celebrities and red-carpet events, while Versant is extending its entertainment programmes across its sports coverage. The broadcast will put attention on players’ fashion and the WNBA’s place in popular culture as well as the game itself.