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March 12, 2026

WNBA players say they’re 'feeling movement' as league, union push toward landmark CBA

The WNBA season is set to kick off Friday, May 8, and the draft is scheduled for April 13.

WNBA players say they’re 'feeling movement' as league, union push toward landmark CBA

TL;DR

  • WNBA and Players Association are close to a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
  • Negotiations have involved multiple proposals addressing various issues.
  • The proposed CBA includes a significant increase in the salary cap to $6.2 million.
  • Average player salaries could rise from $120,000 to $570,000 initially, growing to $850,000.
  • Maximum salaries are proposed to increase from under $250,000 to over $1.3 million, potentially reaching $2 million.
  • The league is offering improved travel (charter flights, first-class), facility upgrades, and increased performance bonuses.
  • Revenue sharing remains a point of contention between the league and the union.
  • The WNBA season is scheduled to begin on May 8, with the draft on April 13.

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