The pro women's format, set in seconds
The WNBA plays the international cadence — shorter quarters, same 24-second pace as the NBA:
- Set 10:00 quarters. Four 10-minute periods, 5:00 overtime. Fouls and timeouts reset per quarter, so confirm the period counter before every tip.
- Run the 24s / 14s shot clock. Full reset on possession change (R), 14s when the offense keeps it off the glass (Q).
- Count to the 5th team foul. The penalty badge lights automatically — every non-shooting defensive foul after that is two free throws.
- Flip the possession arrow. Alternate possession on every held ball (P), starting toward the team that lost the opening tip.
For leagues the spotlight misses
Women's and girls' leagues — AAU, club, rec, intramural — rarely get working gym boards, let alone a crew to run them. HooperScore closes that gap: one volunteer's phone runs the table, a cast to the gym TV gives both benches and parents a real board, and streamed games get a credible overlay.
Scrimmaging under a different rulebook? Open the NBA 12-minute board, the NCAA college board, the FIBA international board, or the standalone shot clock with buzzer.
WNBA Basketball Scoreboard FAQ
How long are WNBA quarters?+
WNBA games are four 10-minute quarters (40 minutes total regulation), the same structure as FIBA international play. Overtime periods are 5 minutes. HooperScore's 10:00 and 5:00 OT presets match this format exactly.
What shot clock does the WNBA use?+
The WNBA uses a 24-second shot clock with a 14-second reset when the offense retains possession after an offensive rebound — identical to the NBA. On HooperScore, R gives a full 24s reset and Q gives the one-tap 14s reset.
When does the penalty start in the WNBA?+
A WNBA team enters the penalty on its 5th team foul in a quarter, with subsequent non-shooting defensive fouls earning two free throws. Players foul out on their 6th personal foul. HooperScore's penalty badge lights automatically at the 5th team foul each quarter.
Can I use this board for women's rec leagues and tournaments?+
Absolutely. Most competitive women's leagues — rec, club, AAU girls, and college scrimmages — use 10-minute quarters or stop-clock formats the board handles natively. Set quarter length once and run the whole event with pro-style foul, timeout, and possession tracking.
Does HooperScore work for streaming women's games?+
Yes. Open fullscreen (F), cast to a TV, or add the board as a browser source in OBS / Streamlabs for a clean overlay on YouTube or team streams. See our step-by-step OBS overlay guide for exact browser-source settings.