When you’re Breanna Stewart, a three-time WNBA champion and the reigning queen of New York hoops, downtime is a rare commodity. But instead of practicing fadeaway jumpers or obsessing over the Unrivaled League’s debut, Stewart recently chose to channel her competitive energy into something a little more…dicey.
On Friday, Stewart gave her fans a sneak peek into her offseason escapades via her Instagram Story. The featured highlight? A fierce game night with her wife, Marta Xargay, where the two battled it out in the classic board game, Game of Life. Forget crossovers and buzzer-beaters—this was all about carpooling twins and landing that sweet “astronaut” salary.
The image, originally posted by Xargay, had the internet buzzing. If you thought the WNBA Finals were intense, you should see these two debating whether to buy a mansion or a modest split-level. “Stewie’s playing Game of Life while planning to dominate the actual game of basketball? Iconic,” quipped one fan.
A Family-Focused Power Duo
Breanna Stewart and Marta Xargay tied the knot in July 2021, proving that even in the fast-paced world of professional sports, love conquers all (except maybe Marta’s board game skills). Together, they share two children: Ruby Mae, born via surrogacy in August 2021, and Theo Josep, who joined the family in October 2023.
Their Christmas card—a delightfully chaotic snapshot shared on Stewart’s Instagram—perfectly captured the reality of parenting. “Slide 1 vs. Slide 3: Instagram vs. reality trying to get a family photo,” Stewart hilariously captioned the post. As every parent knows, getting a toddler to cooperate for pictures is a sport in itself.
Unrivaled Action Incoming
But don’t let the cozy family moments fool you—Stewart is gearing up to dominate on a new stage. She and Napheesa Collier are the masterminds behind Unrivaled, a groundbreaking 3×3 professional women’s basketball league set to tip off its inaugural season on Jan. 17 in Miami, Florida.
The league promises fast-paced action, star-studded rosters, and coaches with résumés that scream “basketball royalty.” Players like Chelsea Gray, Arike Ogunbowale, and Angel Reese are ready to ball, while coaching legends like Teresa Weatherspoon and Phil Handy are poised to unleash their X’s and O’s brilliance.
In a promotional video shared on Dec. 4, Stewart offered fans a peek at Unrivaled’s new digs. “We found our new home in Miami, and we’re thinking through every detail to make sure the player experience is lit,” she declared, radiating equal parts excitement and confidence.
The facility boasts a main court, a practice court, and a weight room—Stewart’s playground for turning her bold claims into reality. “I’ll be averaging 40 points per game,” she joked in the video. Bold words, Stewie. But then again, she’s been known to deliver.
From Game Night to Game Day
As the countdown to Unrivaled’s debut begins, it’s clear that Stewart is thriving on and off the court. Whether she’s sinking threes in Madison Square Garden, building empires in Game of Life, or redefining women’s basketball through Unrivaled, Breanna Stewart is a certified triple threat.
One thing’s for sure: the only thing more competitive than Stewart on the court is Stewart at the game table. Marta Xargay, we’re rooting for you—someone has to keep this champ humble.