Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham Joins USA Sports WNBA Broadcast Team

Cunningham will contribute to game coverage and studio analysis while continuing her playing career.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 11:12pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a WNBA player in motion, with sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the player's movement and energy on the court.Cunningham's transition to the broadcast booth will give WNBA fans a unique player's perspective on the game.Indianapolis Today

Indiana Fever forward Sophie Cunningham has announced that she will be joining the broadcast team at USA Sports to provide commentary and analysis for WNBA games, in addition to continuing her professional playing career.

Why it matters

Cunningham's move to the broadcast booth represents a growing trend of active WNBA players transitioning into media roles, providing fans with unique insights and perspectives from current players. This could open up new opportunities for other players to expand their careers beyond the court.

The details

Cunningham, who is currently an unrestricted free agent, played for the Indiana Fever last season, averaging 8.6 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. Prior to that, she spent six seasons with the Phoenix Mercury. Cunningham will contribute to both game coverage and studio analysis for USA Sports' WNBA broadcasts, bringing her on-court experience and knowledge to the network's coverage.

  • Cunningham announced her new broadcast role on Instagram on April 8, 2026.
  • WNBA free agents can begin signing contracts on Saturday, April 12, 2026.

The players

Sophie Cunningham

A small forward who played for the Indiana Fever last season and previously spent six seasons with the Phoenix Mercury.

USA Sports

A national sports media network that will feature Cunningham as part of its WNBA broadcast team.

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What they’re saying

“I'm excited to join the USA Sports team and contribute to their WNBA coverage. I look forward to providing fans with unique insights and analysis from an active player's perspective.”

— Sophie Cunningham

What’s next

Cunningham will make her debut as a WNBA analyst for USA Sports during the league's opening weekend on April 18, 2026.

The takeaway

Cunningham's move to the broadcast booth demonstrates the growing opportunities for WNBA players to expand their careers beyond the court, providing fans with valuable perspectives from current players.