WNBA NewsWednesday, Mar 18, 2026

After a prolonged labor battle, the WNBA and players' union have agreed in principle to a new collective bargaining agreement just 51 days before the league's 30th season is set to tip.

WNBA salaries are going up a lot in the new CBA.

There's a deal in place for a 2026 WNBA season.

Many WNBA players structured their contracts to become free agents this year, including stars like A'ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart.

Las Vegas Aces superstar A'ja Wilson is reportedly expected to re-sign with the team on a WNBA supermax salary of $1.4 million.

The projected salary cap under the pending WNBA collective bargaining agreement is set to exceed $10 million by the end of the agreement, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

Ogwumike's new ESPN digital show "Chiney Today" premieres on March 17, PEOPLE can exclusively announce

The WNBA CBA deadline set for Monday has passed, but negotiations continue with "big issues" remaining.

Negotiations between WNBA leadership and players reached a conclusion early Wednesday morning — and the WNBA season is set to begin as previously scheduled.

Catilin Clark and other WNBA stars offer analysis, social media memes after striking deal with league on new collective bargaining agreement.

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NEW YORK (AP) — WNBA and players union have aligned on key elements for a new collective bargaining agreement.