WELCOME TO SEASON 30: THE W IS JUST GETTING STARTED!
The wait is finally over! The 2026 WNBA season is finally here and tipped off on Friday, May 8, 2026. This isn’t just another season; it is a season long celebration of three decades of growth, greatness, and culture.
New Fan to the WNBA?
If you’re new to the W, this year marks the 30th season with 14 teams across the country and one in Canada.
With the Dallas Wings securing the #1 pick, UCONN Alum Azzi Fudd, many eyes will be on the Wings as Fudd could change the direction for the better regarding following their 2025 season 10-34 record
New WNBA Expansion Teams?
With more talent on the floor as the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire make their debut this season, the W is bringing you a record-breaking 330 games this summer.
No matter which team you choose to root for, get ready to cheer them on for 44 games this summer!
What’s to Come For 2026?
THE SCHEDULE:
Preseason: April 25-May 30, 2026
Season: May 8-September 24, 2026
Playoffs: September 27, 2026
Championship: October 2026
EXPANSION TEAMS:
Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire will be joining the Golden State Valkaries as the league’s newest expansion teams
ALL-STAR WEEKEND:
The 2026 AT&T All-Star Game will take place in Chicago, Illinois, at the United Center on Saturday, July 25, 2026
NEXT GENERATION OF PLAYERS:
Players such as Azzi Fudd, Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Aliyah Boston are building a new era of skill, national attention, and increasing fan bases that are eager to follow the next decade of Women’s Basketball
Stay locked in all season long for the latest news on the WNBA 2026 Season! Your home for everything women’s basketball is right here!
Want to Purchase a WNBA Jersey?
Discover the latest WNBA gear now at the Official Website! Check out the new Rebel edition jerseys for all 15 teams below.
