USA Network has found its voice for the WNBA. Veteran broadcaster Kate Scott has been named the lead play-by-play announcer for the network’s coverage of the league beginning in May 2026, marking another milestone in her trailblazing career across multiple major sports.
Scott, currently in her fifth season calling games for the Philadelphia 76ers, will anchor USA Network’s season-long slate through the Playoffs and WNBA Finals. The assignment reunites her with a sport that helped shape her early broadcasting career.
“I cut my teeth in this industry covering women’s basketball and I’ve always dreamed of our paths crossing again,” Scott said. “Watching these W Finals and knowing I’ll be courtside next season calling games has been nothing short of thrilling. The grit, grace, and tenacity of these athletes inspires me, and I don’t take this honor lightly. It’s a way to add my voice to one of the most important and influential leagues in the world, and I cannot wait to get to work.”
Scott’s addition continues USA Network’s push to invest in prominent voices with deep credibility and versatility. Her résumé spans some of the biggest properties in sports. She made history as the first woman to call an NFL regular-season game for Westwood One Radio, handling play-by-play for the Steelers-Vikings matchup in Ireland during the league’s international series.
Her broadcast range extends beyond football and basketball. She serves as the preseason TV voice for the Seattle Seahawks, has called both men’s and women’s basketball during the Tokyo Olympics, and recently became the first woman to provide voiceover work for the iconic Madden NFL video game series.
“We are incredibly proud to have Kate Scott lead USA Network’s WNBA coverage,” said Jeff Behnke, Executive Producer for Sports at VERSANT. “Kate’s wide-ranging broadcast experience and her immense passion for the league will be a big win for fans watching and listening to her call the WNBA on USA for years to come.”
Before rising to national prominence, Scott built her foundation in San Francisco, where she worked as a sports anchor for KNBR 680-AM, a sideline reporter for the San Jose Earthquakes and San Jose Giants, and a weekend anchor for NBC Bay Area. She also contributed play-by-play for the Pac-12 Network, calling games featuring several current WNBA stars.
USA Network’s WNBA coverage will feature more than 50 games each season, highlighted by Wednesday night doubleheaders showcasing marquee matchups throughout the league. The package begins in May 2026 and will run through the postseason, positioning USA Network as a new weekly destination for WNBA fans nationwide.
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