WNBA NewsFriday, May 8, 2026

The 2026 WNBA season is officially here and opening weekend promises a loaded schedule of must-see basketball.

Caitlin Clark is set to return to the WNBA on Saturday when her Indiana Fever takes on the Dallas Wings in a season-opening showdown. This marks Clark’s return after missing all but 13 games last season. Clark’s return to the court has led to a lot of discourse in the media about the impact she…

The new campaign tips off on Friday. Our team of writers look at the rookies to watch, the surprise teams and who will rule the roost at the end of the year

Here's everything you need to know about Tempo vs. Mystics today, including TV channel and streaming options for Toronto's debut game.

A'ja Wilson (+220) is the consensus preseason favorite to win her fifth WNBA MVP in 2026, while Caitlin Clark (+240), Napheesa Collier (+800) and reigning Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers (+1400) are among the next best on the board.

Lineup news, player picks and more insight and fantasy women's basketball analysis as the season tips off.

Here's a look at the WNBA players bringing in the most cash this season.

Here's a look inside Indiana's roster for the 2026 season and a breakdown of how it was built.

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury rookie guard Shay Ciezki said the biggest lesson from her first WNBA preseason was learning how much value comes from elements that never appear in a box score. After arriving in Phoenix on a training camp contract after wrapping up her collegiate career at Indiana, the undrafted rookie competed for one of the final roster spots on a veteran-heavy Mercury team built around stars such as Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper.

Indiana Fever road games have generated all sort of sold out arenas. Here's how many teams are moving into NBA arenas to accommodate the women's basketball boom.

Here's how much some of the league's best and rookies are making after the 2026 CBA deal.

WNBA teams finalized their rosters on Thursday before the 2026 season kicks off on Friday.