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Unrivaled League Launches with Record Salaries for Players

9/26/2025

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Unrivaled aims to retain WNBA offseason players as it enters its second season.
The season begins January 5, 2026, in Miami, with 48 players across eight teams.
Nineteen players have been announced, including seven newcomers such as Paige Bueckers and Kiki Iriafen.
Average salary about $250,000, the highest in women's pro sports; games on TNT and truTV, Max streaming.

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Story summary

Unrivaled aims to retain WNBA offseason players as it enters its second season.
The season begins January 5, 2026, in Miami, with 48 players across eight teams.
Nineteen players have been announced, including seven newcomers such as Paige Bueckers and Kiki Iriafen.
Average salary about $250,000, the highest in women's pro sports; games on TNT and truTV, Max streaming.