WNBA owners ratify landmark 7-year CBA before start of season
The WNBA board of governors ratified a new 7-year collective bargaining agreement on Tuesday ahead of the May 8 start of the 2026 season.
The WNBA board of governors ratified a new 7-year collective bargaining agreement on Tuesday ahead of the May 8 start of the 2026 season.
WNBAFormer Mercury legend Diana Taurasi shared her thoughts and explained why she's proud of the historic WNBA CBA agreement.
WNBA players unanimously approved the new collective bargaining agreement on Monday with more than 90% participating in voting over the weekend. The seven-year CBA, which will begin this season and run through 2032, represents a landmark labor deal for the WNBA and its players. “This transformational CBA delivers consequential economic progress and expanded benefits that support players on and off the court,” the union said in a statement.
Before the WNBA season tips off on May 8, tons of league business must be completed. Get ready for all the fun!
The intense, all-night negotiations over the WNBA’s collective bargaining agreement were new to many on both sides. The grueling discussions lasted eight days and went well into the early morning hours each session. From “sandbox” meetings to delicacies from a local bakery and a stroll down Fifth Avenue during the St. Patrick's Day parade, it wasn't just discussions that took place during the negotiations.
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The WNBA board of governors ratified the new CBA, ushering in a "bold new era" with increased salaries and benefits for players.
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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert on the new CBA: …