Detroit Shock's 2006 WNBA Championship Team Honored for 20th Anniversary

The former Dallas Wings franchise will celebrate its Detroit roots with a special ceremony at a Pistons game.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 11:23pm

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The Detroit Pistons announced that the 2006 Detroit Shock WNBA championship team will be honored at a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Little Caesars Arena. The Shock, which later became the Dallas Wings, won three WNBA titles during their 11 years in Detroit before relocating to Tulsa in 2010 and then Dallas in 2016.

Why it matters

The ceremony celebrates the lasting legacy of the Shock franchise in Detroit, even though the team has since relocated. It also highlights the city's ongoing connection to women's professional basketball and the WNBA.

The details

The 2006 Detroit Shock team won the franchise's second WNBA championship. The Shock were founded in 1998 and spent 11 years in Detroit, winning titles in 2003, 2006, and 2008. The team relocated to Tulsa in 2010 and then became the Dallas Wings in 2016 after moving to Texas.

  • The 2006 Detroit Shock won the WNBA championship 20 years ago.
  • The Shock's 2006 championship team will be honored at a Pistons game against the Brooklyn Nets in March 2026.

The players

Detroit Shock

The WNBA franchise that was founded in 1998 and spent 11 years in Detroit, winning three championships before relocating to Tulsa in 2010 and then becoming the Dallas Wings in 2016.

Dallas Wings

The current WNBA franchise that was originally founded as the Detroit Shock in 1998 and relocated to Dallas in 2016 after a stint in Tulsa.

Detroit Pistons

The NBA franchise that owns the rights to the former Detroit Shock WNBA team and is hosting the anniversary celebration for the 2006 championship squad.

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What they’re saying

“We are proud to welcome back members of the 2006 Detroit Shock during Women's History Month and honor a team that captured Detroit's second WNBA championship.”

— Melanie Harris, President of Business Operations, Detroit Pistons (Press Release)

“The 2006 title run reinforced a championship standard in Detroit and reflected the resilience, toughness and unity that defines this city. We are excited to celebrate that team's lasting impact on Detroit sports history.”

— Melanie Harris, President of Business Operations, Detroit Pistons (Press Release)

What’s next

The 2006 Detroit Shock championship team will be honored at a Pistons game against the Brooklyn Nets at Little Caesars Arena in March 2026, during Women's History Month.

The takeaway

The celebration of the 2006 Detroit Shock WNBA championship team highlights the lasting impact and legacy of women's professional basketball in the city, even as the franchise has since relocated to Dallas. It demonstrates Detroit's continued passion for the WNBA and the city's pride in its championship sports history.