Versant brings E! Red Carpet coverage to the WNBA Finals (exclusive)

"Live from the Orange Carpet: WNBA Finals" — E!'s flagship live coverage brings the United States' biggest sporting calendar event to viewers, hosted by Lilly Singh.

Versant brings one of the E! Flagship formats to one of USA Sports' biggest events.

E! LIVE FROM THE ORANGE CARPET: The WNBA Finals live on Monday, October 19 at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT from the Chase Center in San Francisco, before Game 2 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries.

Lily Singh will host the coverage, with comedian Wanda Sykes (The Upshaws), WNBA legend and Basketball Hall of Famer Naismith Tina Thompson and WNBA player Brittany Hampton on a panel. USA Sports' WNBA courtside reporter Terrika Foster-Brasby will also contribute to the coverage, interviewing the players as they enter the arena.

"Audiences can expect engaging conversations that highlight the athletes, pioneers and tastemakers who have helped redefine professional women's sports, as well as the personalities and stories that shape the league's impact on and off the court," the company said.

The show is a significant expansion of the red carpet format that E! It was a pioneer by focusing on the fashion and culture surrounding events such as the Academy Awards, the Emmy Awards, and other cultural events. For Versant, it's also an example of how the company hopes to spread its franchises across its portfolio. The WNBA Finals is undoubtedly the biggest sporting event at the Versant Sports Complex in the United States.

Orange Carpet Show and simulcast across the United States, E! and CNBC for maximum impact.

"When entertainment takes a moment, live on E! "With Lilly and Wanda and this incredible talent pool, Live from the Orange Carpet: WNBA Finals will hit pop events and players' lexicons and celebrate the cultural coverage of E! so electrifying on and off the court," said Val Borland, president of Versant Entertainment.

Live from the Orange Carpet: WNBA Finals is produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment with Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Seth Dudowsky serving as executive producers and Shaun Smith as host.

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