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The previous CBA was signed in January 2020, covering the 2020–2027 seasons. The agreement introduced increased salaries, maternity and family benefits, and improved travel conditions. |
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=== Timeline === |
=== Timeline === |
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#October 2024:The WNBPA officially notifies the league of its intent to opt out of the existing CBA.<ref name=”optout”></ref> |
#October 2024:The WNBPA officially notifies the league of its intent to opt out of the existing CBA.<ref name=”optout”></ref> |
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#Spring 2025: Preliminary discussions begin between league representatives and the union.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2025/04/14/sports/wnba-commissioner-cathy-engelbert-on-new-cba-negotiations/ | title=WNBA commissioner reveals status of negotiations on ‘transformational’ new CBA | date= April 14, 2025| work= New York Post | first1 = Madeline | last1= Kenney}}</ref> |
#Spring 2025: Preliminary discussions begin between league representatives and the union.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2025/04/14/sports/wnba-commissioner-cathy-engelbert-on-new-cba-negotiations/ | title=WNBA commissioner reveals status of negotiations on ‘transformational’ new CBA | date= April 14, 2025| work= New York Post | first1 = Madeline | last1= Kenney}}</ref> |
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If no agreement is reached by October 31, 2025, the league could face a lockout or delayed start to the 2026 season. |
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=== Media Rights Deal === |
=== Media Rights Deal === |
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Latest revision as of 07:37, 9 October 2025
Sports season
The 2026 WNBA Season will be the 30th season of Women’s National Basketball Association(WNBA).
The league expanded from 13 to 15 teams with the addition of Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo which was first announced in 2024.[1]This followed the addition of Golden State Valkyries in 2025.
Collective Bargaining Agreement
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The current WNBA CBA (signed in 2020) was originally to run through 2027, but the WNBPA opted out in October 2024, accelerating its termination to October 31, 2025.[2]
The previous CBA was signed in January 2020, covering the 2020–2027 seasons. The agreement introduced increased salaries, maternity and family benefits, and improved travel conditions.
- October 2024:The WNBPA officially notifies the league of its intent to opt out of the existing CBA.[2]
- Spring 2025: Preliminary discussions begin between league representatives and the union.[3]
- July 2025: The WNBPA issues a public statement claiming that the league has “failed to meet players’ priorities” in the early stages of negotiation.[4]
- October 2025: Tensions escalate after Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier criticizes league leadership, prompting WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to respond that she will “do better” in rebuilding trust with players.[5]
If no agreement is reached by October 31, 2025, the league could face a lockout or delayed start to the 2026 season.
- ^ “Portland, Oregon Awarded WNBA’s 15th Franchise”. wnba.com. September 18, 2024.
- ^ a b Ariail, Cat (October 22, 2024). “WNBPA chooses to opt out of 2020 CBA, leaving one year to negotiate new agreement”. swishappeal.com.
- ^ Kenney, Madeline (April 14, 2025). “WNBA commissioner reveals status of negotiations on ‘transformational’ new CBA”. New York Post.
- ^ Tennery, Amy (July 18, 2025). “WNBA has failed to meet players’ priorities in CBA talks, union says”. Reuters.
- ^ “WNBA commissioner Engelbert vows to “do better” after Collier criticism”. Reuters. October 4, 2025.
