2026 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Portland Fire
Led the most days: Minnesota Lynx (40 of 126)
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2003 WNBA Imperialism Map
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Territory Changes
Team Territory Control
This table shows all teams sorted by the number of territories they control.
Final standings: the Detroit Shock finished on top with 14 of 14 territories (100.0%).
| Team | Territories Controlled |
|---|---|
| Detroit Shock | 14 (100.0%) |
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How WNBA Territory Conquest Works
- Every team starts with the land closest to its arena.
- Win a game and you take all of the loser's territory.
- Territory carries over all season, with no resets until next year.
- Click any territory to trace every team that held it.
Full Rules and FAQ How to make your own map
Data sources: Sports Reference (game data); VenueStats (venue data).
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Season Records
The standout territory feats of the season.
Team Directory
Each team's season at a glance — days spent leading the map, largest empire, territory conquered, and the rise-and-fall sparkline. Sorted by who dominated.
Explore WNBA Through the Years
All 30 WNBA seasons, 1997 to 2026. Replay any of them game by game, or make your own version.
WNBA seasons of the 2020s
2025 WNBA Imperialism Map
Las Vegas Aces ended on top, led 48 of 115 days
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2024 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Los Angeles Sparks
Led the most days: Minnesota Lynx (16 of 100)
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2023 WNBA Imperialism Map
Las Vegas Aces ended on top, led 28 of 100 days
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2022 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Las Vegas Aces
Led the most days: Chicago Sky (32 of 96)
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2021 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Chicago Sky
Led the most days: Connecticut Sun (40 of 91)
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WNBA seasons of the 2010s
2019 WNBA Imperialism Map
Washington Mystics ended on top, led 18 of 91 days
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2018 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Seattle Storm
Led the most days: Washington Mystics (21 of 82)
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2017 WNBA Imperialism Map
Minnesota Lynx ended on top, led 45 of 93 days
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2016 WNBA Imperialism Map
Los Angeles Sparks ended on top, led 27 of 88 days
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2015 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Minnesota Lynx
Led the most days: Tulsa Shock (17 of 87)
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2014 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Connecticut Sun
Led the most days: Minnesota Lynx (30 of 87)
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2013 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Minnesota Lynx
Led the most days: Atlanta Dream (29 of 97)
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2012 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Indiana Fever
Led the most days: Minnesota Lynx (27 of 92)
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2011 WNBA Imperialism Map
Minnesota Lynx ended on top, led 20 of 85 days
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2010 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Seattle Storm
Led the most days: Washington Mystics (36 of 84)
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2009 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Phoenix Mercury
Led the most days: Atlanta Dream (19 of 93)
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2008 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Detroit Shock
Led the most days: San Antonio Silver Stars (25 of 90)
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2007 WNBA Imperialism Map
Phoenix Mercury ended on top, led 30 of 87 days
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2006 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Detroit Shock
Led the most days: Sacramento Monarchs (12 of 82)
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2005 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Washington Mystics
Led the most days: Sacramento Monarchs (13 of 89)
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2004 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Seattle Storm
Led the most days: Washington Mystics (18 of 92)
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2003 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Detroit Shock
Led the most days: Los Angeles Sparks (27 of 92)
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2002 WNBA Imperialism Map
Los Angeles Sparks ended on top, led 26 of 80 days
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2001 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Los Angeles Sparks
Led the most days: Charlotte Sting (20 of 79)
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2000 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Utah Starzz
Led the most days: Los Angeles Sparks (37 of 75)
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1999 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Utah Starzz
Led the most days: Los Angeles Sparks (26 of 74)
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1998 WNBA Imperialism Map
Houston Comets ended on top, led 32 of 73 days
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1997 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Houston Comets
Led the most days: Cleveland Rockers (17 of 62)
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