The moment the list appeared, it didn’t just get clicks — it sparked emotion. Because in a league defined by toughness, sacrifice, and relentless competition, seeing the WNBA’s brightest stars shine in love hits on a different frequency. This wasn’t gossip. This was connection. Partnership. Heart.
From power couples who dominate conversations to quiet romantics who protect their peace, these 10 WNBA couples remind fans that greatness doesn’t stop at the hardwood. Sometimes, it starts at home.
Here’s why fans can’t stop talking about them 👇
1. Sam Kerr & Kristie Mewis 💍⚽❤️
A love story years in the making, built in silence and revealed with intention. Their journey across leagues, continents, and expectations has become a symbol of choosing love on your own terms — and fans feel every bit of it.
2. Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe 🐐✨
Icons. Leaders. Standard-setters. Their relationship blends advocacy, humor, and unwavering support, proving that partnership can be powerful without being performative.
3. Courtney Vandersloot & Allie Quigley 🏀💞
Championships, shared routines, and deep mutual trust. Their bond shows how love can sharpen competition rather than soften it.
4. Skylar Diggins-Smith & Her Family 👶🏽💙
A reminder that love doesn’t always mean another athlete — sometimes it’s the strength found in motherhood, partnership, and balance beyond the game.
5. Breanna Stewart & Marta Xargay 🌍❤️
Love across cultures and continents. Their connection reflects adaptability, respect, and a shared understanding of elite pressure.
6. Alysha Clark & Courtney Williams 😄🔥
Joy, laughter, and realness. Fans adore how unapologetically themselves they are — playful, supportive, and deeply connected.
7. Diana Taurasi & Penny Taylor 🏆💜
Legacy love. Built through championships, rivalries, and decades of shared history. Their story feels timeless.
8. Natasha Cloud & Her Partner 🌈🛡️
Privacy, purpose, and fierce loyalty. A relationship rooted in values, growth, and mutual respect.
9. Brittney Griner & Cherelle Griner 💍🖤
Resilience personified. Their bond has endured unimaginable pressure, becoming a testament to devotion under fire.
10. Chelsea Gray & Courtney Watson 🎯💑
Low-key. Grounded. Unshakeable. Proof that not every love story needs the spotlight to be powerful.
What ties these couples together isn’t just romance — it’s teamwork. Supporting through injuries. Celebrating titles. Holding space during losses. Growing together while the world watches.
When one WNBA insider summed it up, fans immediately agreed:
“Happy players play better — and these couples are proof.” 💖🔥
This list isn’t about headlines.
It’s about humanity.
It’s about love that steadies stars under pressure and reminds fans why this league feels so real.
Ten couples.
Ten stories.
One reminder: the WNBA’s heart beats just as strong off the court as it does on it. 🏀❤️
