2026 WNBA Imperialism Map
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Leading now: Golden State Valkyries
Led the most days: Minnesota Lynx (39 of 111)
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2017 WNBA Imperialism Map
Territory Changes
Team Territory Control
This table shows all teams sorted by the number of territories they control.
Final standings: the New York Liberty finished on top with 12 of 12 territories (100.0%).
| Team | Territories Controlled |
|---|---|
| New York Liberty | 12 (100.0%) |
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- Every team starts with the land closest to its arena.
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- Click any territory to trace every team that held it.
Data sources: Game data from Sports Reference; venue data from VenueStats .
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.
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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 38 of 101 days
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2024 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Los Angeles Sparks
Led the most days: Minnesota Lynx (16 of 87)
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2023 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Las Vegas Aces
Led the most days: Connecticut Sun (18 of 87)
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2022 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: New York Liberty
Led the most days: Chicago Sky (26 of 81)
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2021 WNBA Imperialism Map
Connecticut Sun ended on top, led 37 of 80 days
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2020 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Las Vegas Aces
Led the most days: Seattle Storm (13 of 45)
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2019 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Washington Mystics
Led the most days: Los Angeles Sparks (14 of 80)
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2018 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Minnesota Lynx
Led the most days: Washington Mystics (17 of 72)
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2017 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: New York Liberty
Led the most days: Minnesota Lynx (39 of 83)
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2016 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Phoenix Mercury
Led the most days: Los Angeles Sparks (24 of 76)
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2015 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Indiana Fever
Led the most days: Tulsa Shock (17 of 72)
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2014 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Connecticut Sun
Led the most days: Minnesota Lynx (30 of 73)
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2013 WNBA Imperialism Map
Washington Mystics ended on top, led 26 of 87 days
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2012 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Los Angeles Sparks
Led the most days: Minnesota Lynx (21 of 78)
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2011 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Seattle Storm
Led the most days: Minnesota Lynx (14 of 73)
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2010 WNBA Imperialism Map
Washington Mystics ended on top, led 36 of 72 days
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2009 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Los Angeles Sparks
Led the most days: Atlanta Dream (19 of 79)
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2008 WNBA Imperialism Map
San Antonio Silver Stars ended on top, led 18 of 76 days
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2007 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Phoenix Mercury
Led the most days: Detroit Shock (18 of 71)
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2006 WNBA Imperialism Map
Los Angeles Sparks ended on top, led 9 of 69 days
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2005 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Washington Mystics
Led the most days: Sacramento Monarchs (13 of 78)
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2004 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: New York Liberty
Led the most days: Washington Mystics (18 of 80)
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2003 WNBA Imperialism Map
Los Angeles Sparks ended on top, led 20 of 80 days
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2002 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Utah Starzz
Led the most days: Los Angeles Sparks (21 of 70)
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2001 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Charlotte Sting
Led the most days: Miami Sol (18 of 68)
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2000 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Utah Starzz
Led the most days: Los Angeles Sparks (37 of 65)
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1999 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Utah Starzz
Led the most days: Los Angeles Sparks (26 of 66)
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1998 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Cleveland Rockers
Led the most days: Houston Comets (30 of 67)
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1997 WNBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: New York Liberty
Led the most days: Cleveland Rockers (17 of 60)
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