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WNBA Negotiates Major Salary Boost by 2026 All-Star Game

11/19/2025

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The WNBA, led by Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, is negotiating a new CBA to raise salaries and introduce revenue sharing, aiming for a transformative deal by the 2026 All-Star Game.
The terms include a maximum salary above $1.1 million per player for multiple players per team, a league minimum above $220,000, and an average salary over $460,000.
The current CBA expired October 31, with negotiations extended to November 30.

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The WNBA, led by Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, is negotiating a new CBA to raise salaries and introduce revenue sharing, aiming for a transformative deal by the 2026 All-Star Game.
The terms include a maximum salary above $1.1 million per player for multiple players per team, a league minimum above $220,000, and an average salary over $460,000.
The current CBA expired October 31, with negotiations extended to November 30.