The LA Sparks, coached by Lynne Roberts, have made a massive investment for 2027 and beyond for their franchise. On Thursday, Sept. 25, @espnw on Instagram uploaded a series of photos, showcasing the Sparks’ newest practice facility, slated to be completed by 2027. It will officially open in El Segundo, California.
According to the Sparks’ official Instagram account, the investment for the 55,000 sq. ft. training facility is reportedly worth around $150 million. This is believed to be the biggest investment by any women’s team in major sports. With this, the likes of Cameron Brink and Kelsey Plum will have a new place to work on their game individually and with the team.
“The LA Sparks planned 55,000-square-foot training and practice facility is expected to open in El Segundo in 2027. (📸 @la_sparks),” @espnw on Instagram captioned.
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Fans online voiced their opinions on the Sparks’ new practice facility with a clear divide.
“That’s 100x the team salary. Happy they are getting a new facility though 🙌🏽,” one fan shared.
“Every team in the WNBA deserves this,” another fan opined.
“Sheesh, I would never leave the facility,” another user said with a laughing emoji.
“Capitalist distractions, you got 150 million, then you can pay these ladies more. Set THAT standard for women’s sports! This is just a really expensive version of a pizza party for corp desk folks! Aht Aht!,” a user wrote.
The Sparks faithful are just happy that the LA-based team will have a brand new place to train.
“They deserve the best,” one fan claimed.
“I’m headed to the Sparks,” another fan wrote.
“It’s about time,” a fan posted with a trio of emojis.
The Sparks‘ new practice facility is said to include several features and amenities, including the WNBA’s first-ever indoor-outdoor player sanctuary that has an outdoor spa pool with its own hydrotherapy suites, nap rooms, spaces for yoga, quiet reflection, and meditation.
For training purposes, two WNBA regulation basketball courts are said to be constructed, equipped with lockers, weight rooms, and gyms.
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LA Sparks Were Not Able To Reach 2025 WNBA Playoffs
Despite their efforts, coach Lynne Roberts was not able to lead the LA Sparks to the 2025 WNBA Playoffs, which was the franchise’s first run with Roberts at the helm of the coaching staff.
They finished with an overall record of 21-23, ranking as the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference. With this, the team will now look to return to postseason play next year, hoping that their new facility helps.
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