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2026 Athletes Unlimited Season Kicks Off with 40 Players!

2/5/2026

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Athletes Unlimited begins its 2026 season February 4, featuring 5x5 women's basketball with 40 athletes in Nashville, Tennessee.
Captains are redrafted weekly, and Week One teams are Gold Rush, Glow, Rhythm, and Eclipse.
Players earn points for wins, positive plays, and fan votes, while negative plays deduct points.
Notable players include Lexie Brown, Tina Charles, and Sarah Ashlee Barker, with all 24 games free on the WNBA App or ESPN+.

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Story summary

Athletes Unlimited begins its 2026 season February 4, featuring 5x5 women's basketball with 40 athletes in Nashville, Tennessee.
Captains are redrafted weekly, and Week One teams are Gold Rush, Glow, Rhythm, and Eclipse.
Players earn points for wins, positive plays, and fan votes, while negative plays deduct points.
Notable players include Lexie Brown, Tina Charles, and Sarah Ashlee Barker, with all 24 games free on the WNBA App or ESPN+.