Chelsea Gray Wins $200,000 in Unrivaled 1-on-1 Tournament

Las Vegas Aces star outlasts Allisha Gray in thrilling 3-game finals matchup

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Chelsea Gray, a four-time WNBA champion and Finals MVP, defeated her namesake Allisha Gray in a grueling 3-game finals series to claim the $200,000 grand prize in the Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament in Miami. The victory earned Chelsea more than she made in the entire 2025 WNBA season with the Aces.

Why it matters

The Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament has emerged as one of the most lucrative individual competitions in women's basketball, with the $200,000 winner's prize exceeding typical WNBA salaries. Chelsea Gray's triumph showcases her status as one of the league's premier players and highlights the earning potential for top talent outside of the traditional team structure.

The details

In the finals, Chelsea Gray and Allisha Gray traded wins in the first two games before Chelsea sealed the title with a clutch 3-pointer in the decisive third game. The matchup featured physical, back-and-forth play as both players battled exhaustion. Chelsea's size advantage and clutch shooting in the final moments proved to be the difference.

  • The Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament took place over three nights in Miami, concluding on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
  • Chelsea Gray's $200,000 prize exceeded the $196,267 she earned with the Las Vegas Aces in the 2025 WNBA season.

The players

Chelsea Gray

A four-time WNBA champion, Finals MVP, and Commissioner's Cup MVP, Chelsea Gray is considered one of the league's elite point guards and a serial winner.

Allisha Gray

Allisha Gray, the runner-up, will take home $50,000 for her performance in the tournament.

Kelsey Plum

Plum, Chelsea Gray's former Las Vegas Aces teammate, lost in the semifinals and will receive $25,000.

Aliyah Boston

Boston, the other semifinalist, lost to Allisha Gray and will also receive $25,000.

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What they’re saying

“First I want to shout out Lish, man. A round of applause for Lish. Something about that last name, man, I swear. Man, we were exhausted. I was just telling [Jackie Young], I'm done with the sprints. But man, just a testament to the hard work that I put in all the time.”

— Chelsea Gray (cbssports.com)

“You just gotta take care of the moment and the rest will happen. You dig deep when there's $200K on the line. We were both battling. We'll spend that money wisely.”

— Chelsea Gray (cbssports.com)

“A vacation. My wife said that she'll handle it.”

— Chelsea Gray (cbssports.com)

What’s next

The Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament is expected to return in 2027, with the winner's prize potentially increasing further.

The takeaway

Chelsea Gray's dominant performance in the Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament underscores her status as one of the WNBA's premier players and highlights the growing earning potential for top talent in the women's game outside of the traditional team structure.