The Chicago Sky are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, playing in the Eastern Conference of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). The team was founded before the 2006 WNBA season began. It is owned by Michael J. Alter (principal owner) and Margaret Stender (minority owner).

Like some other WNBA teams, the Sky is not affiliated with a National Basketball Association (NBA) counterpart, although the Chicago Bulls play in the same market.

Established
2006

City
Chicago

League History
2006 – Present / Women’s National Basketball Association

Team History
2006 – Present / Chicago Sky

Nickname
Sky – Team President and CEO Margaret Stender claimed the team name represent “A beautiful day in Chicago between the blue sky and bright sunlight to highlight the spectacular skyline.”

Championship
WNBA Championships  0

Arena
2018 – Present / Wintrust Arena
2010 – 2017 / Allstate Arena
2006 – 2009 / UIC Pavilion

Owner
2006 – Present / Michael J. Alter and Margaret Stender

Retired Number

Mascot

*Blue is this team’s history