Disruption in WNBA Game: Dildos Become Center of Attention at Women's Basketball Event Again
In the past nine days, the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) has been plagued by a series of disturbing incidents, as sex toys have been thrown onto the court during games. This trend has raised concerns about safety, respect, and the league's ability to be taken seriously.
The most recent incident occurred during the 86:65 win of the Atlanta Dream over the Chicago Sky in Chicago, where a sex toy was thrown onto the court in the final seconds of the game. Prior to this, similar incidents happened in Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles since July 29th.
Two men have been arrested in the U.S. states of Georgia and Arizona for allegedly throwing sex toys onto WNBA courts. If convicted, they face fines or jail time for charges including disorderly conduct, trespassing, public indecency, and indecent exposure.
The WNBA and its players have strongly condemned these acts, emphasizing the danger they pose to player safety and the integrity of the game. Officials have threatened a one-year ban from arenas for anyone involved in such incidents.
Sophie Cunningham, a player for the Indiana Fever, criticized the incidents in her podcast, stating that they make it difficult for the WNBA to be taken seriously. Cunningham was almost hit by a sex toy during a game in Los Angeles.
Despite security measures such as bag searches and no-bag or clear-bag policies, preventing these incidents entirely remains a challenge. Players and coaches are calling for better arena security and fan responsibility to maintain respect and safety during games.
This situation highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining a safe and respectful environment in women's professional sports arenas. The WNBA is committed to addressing these issues and ensuring the safety and respect of all players and fans.
[1] ABC News, "Sex toys thrown on WNBA courts: A disturbing trend", 2025. [2] ESPN, "WNBA players and coaches speak out against sex toy incidents", 2025. [3] The New York Times, "Sophie Cunningham discusses the impact of sex toy incidents on WNBA", 2025.
During the span of nine days, these disturbing incidents involving sex toys being thrown onto WNBA courts have escalated, causing concerns about player safety, the integrity of the game, and the league's reputation. These acts were particularly evident during matches in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Chicago, with two men arrested for their participation.
