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WNBA Commissioner Urges Quick CBA Deal to Save Season

3/15/2026

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Summary

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert says league must finalize a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) by Monday to protect 2026 season.
The previous CBA expired in October 2025, and negotiations have gone on since last year with 15 proposals exchanged.
The WNBPA seeks 26% of gross revenue, while the league proposes 70% of net revenue.
Training camps begin April 19; preseason games set for April 25; a deal is needed to avoid delays.

History

Historical Context

The 1994 Major League Baseball strike, which canceled the World Series, stemmed from unresolved collective bargaining issues, particularly the players' demand for a fair revenue-sharing model. This conflict mirrors earlier labor disputes in sports, such as the NFL's 1982 strike for revenue guarantees, highlighting the ongoing struggle for financial equity and labor rights among professional athletes.

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Story summary

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert says league must finalize a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) by Monday to protect 2026 season.
The previous CBA expired in October 2025, and negotiations have gone on since last year with 15 proposals exchanged.
The WNBPA seeks 26% of gross revenue, while the league proposes 70% of net revenue.
Training camps begin April 19; preseason games set for April 25; a deal is needed to avoid delays.

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