Unrivaled Expands With Two New Clubs Ahead Of Second Season

Unrivaled presented by Samsung Galaxy is stepping into season two with a major expansion.

On Wednesday, the league unveiled two new franchises will join the league in their second season, Breeze Basketball Club and Hive Basketball Club, adding 12 fresh faces to the competition. Alongside the new teams, a six-player development pool will debut, boosting both the depth and intensity of the league’s rosters heading into its next chapter.

On Wednesday, Unrivaled announced the league is growing by leaps and bounds. The 3-on-3 professional women's basketball league is adding two new teams and 18 additional players in its second season.

Breeze Basketball Club and Hive Basketball Club will make their Unrivaled debuts when the new season begins in January 2026. The addition of the two new clubs adds 12 roster spots, and with a development player pool of six additional players, that brings the total number of players in the league to 53 for the second season.

Unrivaled shared the exciting news to fans on Instagram with a post captioned, "Joining us in 2026 for season two, please welcome Breeze BC and Hive BC to Unrivaled!"

Fans dropped into the comment section to share their excitement.

"Omgggg I’m loving the expansion teams," one person wrote. Another added, "Can’t wait!!! Hoping to make it 2 years in a row!! Running it back 2026!"

Both new clubs already have Instagram pages. You can find Breeze here and Hive here.

But wait...there's more!

Not only will the league be adding two new teams and 18 new players, they are also planning to add a fourth night of games each week throughout the season to accommodate the new clubs. Each Unrivaled club plays two games per week, and the new schedule will eliminate back-to-back games for players.

"Expanding a year earlier than planned is a testament to the strong business model we’ve built and the potential Unrivaled has for long-term success,” said Luke Cooper, Unrivaled President of Basketball, according to a press release sent to The Blast. “We outperformed every goal we set for the league in year one, and with the incredible talent we have returning paired with the influx of new stars, it was a no brainer to add two more clubs this season.”

The league is committed to advancing the growth of the younger stars with its newly established development pool of players, with these players practicing daily and training with a dedicated performance staff. They will have the same resources and amenities as rostered players all season long. 

The players in the development pool will continue to work on their skills and be ready to step in as a relief player in clubs if a player becomes unavailable due to injury.

Just days before announcing the league's expansion, they announced that they reached $340 million valuation after closing its oversubscribed Series B investment round.

Investors who joined this round include Alex Morgan's Trybe Ventures, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Serena Ventures, founded by tennis legend Serena Williams.

"We're continuing to align with partners who elevate our league and accelerate our strategic growth. With Bessemer Venture Partners leading this round, Unrivaled is in an unprecedented position for a new sports league," Unrivaled President Alex Bazzell said, according to a press release sent to The Blast.

"Bessemer's world-class leadership, combined with the collective influence of our entire investor group, amplifies our mission and pushes the industry forward. This rise in Unrivaled's valuation reflects investor confidence and proves that athlete-driven models can thrive at the highest levels of business."

Unrivaled also plans to increase the venue space in Miami, adding 15,000 square feet for player facilities, a second practice court, and an additional 150 seats in the arena.

Unrivaled boasts a long list of investors and sponsors.

The league's Series B Round included investments from Trae Young, Darryll J. Pines, Next Legacy Partners, Sam Rapoport, and many others.

"At Bessemer, we've had the privilege of backing many category-defining companies, and we believe Unrivaled is building the next great sports league," Caty Rea, Vice President at Bessemer Venture Partners said, according to a press release sent to The Blast. "What impressed us most is the league's outstanding business performance - achieving both rapid growth and impressive unit economics in its first year of operations - alongside its focus on both athlete advocacy and extraordinary fan engagement. We're thrilled to partner with Unrivaled to take the league to the next level."

A few of last year's investors include Steph Curry, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Carmelo Anthony, JuJu Watkins, Dawn Staley, and many others.

Some brand sponsorships include Sephora, TNT Sports, Ally Financial, Samsung Galaxy, Ticketmaster, and others.

The first season of Unrivaled saw strong ticket sales. The league averaged more than 220,000 viewers on TNT and truTV, with the championship game pulling in 364,000 viewers.

The league recently dropped some new merch and fans have been going wild for it.

The Class of 2025, including Flau'jae Johnson, Azzi Fudd, JuJu Watkins, and others, helped to announce the new merch line that included jackets, shirts, shorts, sweatpants, and more.

For more information on Unrivaled, visit their website.