Sacramento Monarchs Tickets

The Sacramento Monarchs were a professional women's basketball team that played in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) from 1997 to 2009. During their twelve year stint in the league, the Monarchs won one WNBA Championship and were known for their passionate fan base and talented players.

The Monarchs were founded in 1997 as one of the original eight teams in the WNBA. They played their home games at the Arco Arena in Sacramento, California. From their inception, the team quickly established a reputation for their strong defense and physical play, which became the backbone of their success in the league.

In 2005, the Monarchs put together one of the greatest seasons in WNBA history. Led by All-Star center Yolanda Griffith and future Hall of Famer Ticha Penicheiro, the Monarchs finished the regular season with a record of 25-9, earning them the top seed in the Western Conference. They then swept through the playoffs, defeating the Houston Comets and Connecticut Sun en route to their first and only WNBA Championship.

Known for their gritty style of play and dedicated fan base, the Monarchs often drew comparisons to the "Bad Boys" era of the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. Through their hard work and selfless play, they cemented themselves as one of the toughest teams in the league during their time in the WNBA.

Unfortunately, financial constraints would ultimately lead to the downfall of the Monarchs. Despite their on-court success and passionate fan base, the team struggled to turn a profit, leading owner Joe Maloof to sell the team in 2009. The new ownership group, however, was unable to find a suitable buyer willing to keep the team in Sacramento, leading to the Monarchs being disbanded and their players dispersed throughout the league.

Despite their relatively short existence, the Sacramento Monarchs left an indelible mark in the history of women's basketball. Through their hard-nosed play and unwavering commitment to excellence, they became one of the most beloved teams in the WNBA, and in doing so helped elevate the profile of women's basketball around the world.