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WNBA Unveils 2026 Schedule, Record 216 Games, New TV Partners

5/26/2026

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WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced the 2026 schedule, setting a record 216 games and national broadcasts.
The league’s new media rights deal adds NBCUniversal and USA Sports to partners Disney, Amazon Prime Video, CBS/Paramount+, Scripps and NBA TV.
Disney will air 30 games (13 on ABC, 17 on ESPN), USA Network 48, CBS/Paramount+ 20, ION 50, and Amazon Prime Video 30 including the Commissioner's Cup final.

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WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced the 2026 schedule, setting a record 216 games and national broadcasts.
The league’s new media rights deal adds NBCUniversal and USA Sports to partners Disney, Amazon Prime Video, CBS/Paramount+, Scripps and NBA TV.
Disney will air 30 games (13 on ABC, 17 on ESPN), USA Network 48, CBS/Paramount+ 20, ION 50, and Amazon Prime Video 30 including the Commissioner's Cup final.