Winning a championship is one of the most coveted things in sports, and the WNBA is no different. There are many players (Shery Swoopes, for example) and teams (the Houston Comets) that have won multiple titles.
However, there are a few franchises that have never won a championship. That probably sounds shocking, but it’s true. Many organizations have made it to the finals but haven’t been able to walk away with hardware. Or, in some cases, they’re so new, they haven’t had a chance to truly establish themselves as championship contenders.
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Here are the four franchises that have yet to win a WNBA championship:
1. Golden State Valkyries
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 17: Janelle Salaun #13 of the Golden State Valkyries reacts after scoring against the Minnesota Lynx during the first half of Game Two in the first round of the WNBA Playoffs at Sap Center on September 17, 2025 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
2. Dallas Wings
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 11: Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings shoots over Monique Akoa Makani #8 of the Phoenix Mercury during the second half at College Park Center on September 11, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
*Franchise earned three championships as the Detroit Shock (2003, 2006 and 2008)
3. Atlanta Dream
COLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA – AUGUST 29: Allisha Gray #15 of the Atlanta Dream shoot free throws against Dallas Wings during fourth quarter at Gateway Center Arena on August 29, 2025 in College Park, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
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Finals Appearances: 3 (2010, 2011 and 2013)
4. Connecticut Sun
Jul 9, 2025; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Connecticut Sun center Tina Charles (31) shoots the ball against Seattle Storm forward Ezi Magbegor (13) in the second half at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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Finals Appearances: 4 (2004, 2005, 2019 and 2022)
This article originally appeared on For The Win: The Dallas Wings and 3 other WNBA teams that have never won a championship
