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STUDIO IX COLLECTIVE PRESENTS…

HER COURT

Basketball, draft-night culture, player style, interactive experiences and the next generation of girls in the game.

Coming Soon

Date to be announced

WNBA Draft location to be announced

Why this event exists

Draft night is now a cultural event. HER COURT gives fans a way inside it.

Basketball, draft-night culture, player style, interactive experiences and the next generation of girls in the game. Programming, date and WNBA Draft location to be announced.

This is where women lead, girls gain access and both know the space was built with them in mind.

Women can explore the conversations below and express speaker or creator interest. Girls can discover player stories, basketball culture and creative careers. Specific activities, participants and access arrangements are in development.

Programming in development

  • ◆Draft-night watch experience
  • ◆Player style showcase
  • ◆Interactive shooting and skills activations
  • ◆Creator studio
  • ◆Girls in ball
  • ◆Next generation panel

Stage and programming themes

Themes in development; activities and speakers will be announced when confirmed.

  • Draft night and what comes next
  • Style, brand and the modern player

Featured voices

  • Talent coming soon

Fashion, culture and music

Style, music and storytelling express identity and bring different generations into the conversation. The themes below are in development, not confirmed performances or activations.

  • Tunnel-style fashion
  • Live music
  • Photo studio

The next generation

Girls can discover basketball culture and the people shaping the game. Specific youth activities are in development.

Youth interest must come from a parent, guardian or educator using their own contact details.

SEE HER. BACK HER. BECOME HER.

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INSIDE THE EXPERIENCE

Caitlin Clark shooting a basketball
Basketball player Aliyah Boston
Basketball player Kelsey
Indiana Fever players in the arena tunnel
Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark on the basketball court
Newberry basketball player Brandy Whitfield holding a basketball
Basketball player Steffi

Stay close

STAY CONNECTED.

Hear about event updates and future opportunities to participate. A waitlist inquiry does not reserve a ticket.

Areas of interest

Between the events

Studio IX Collective continues between every stop through original storytelling, mentorship, creator collaborations, industry conversations and opportunities for women and girls to stay connected.

Stories and interviews

Discover the women, ideas and experiences shaping sports.

Watch interviews

Industry conversations

Explore discussions about access, opportunity, safety, visibility, influence and sustainable careers.

Forthcoming — programming is in development.

Industry conversation interest

Mentorship and connection

Discover opportunities for women and girls to learn from one another.

Forthcoming — programming is in development.

Mentorship and community interest

Youth-related interest must come from a parent, guardian or educator using their own contact details.

Parent, guardian and educator interest

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