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WNBA Unveils Record 216-Game 2026 Schedule, New Media Deal

6/6/2026

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The WNBA released a 2026 schedule with a record 216 games.
Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said the season launches under a new media rights partnership.
The Indiana Fever will have all 44 games broadcast, the most of any team.
Disney will air 30 games, Prime Video 30, USA Network 48, CBS/Paramount+ 20, ION 50, NBA TV/Peacock/NBCSN 15, and NBC seven, with finals on NBC or USA Network and streaming on Peacock.

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The WNBA released a 2026 schedule with a record 216 games.
Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said the season launches under a new media rights partnership.
The Indiana Fever will have all 44 games broadcast, the most of any team.
Disney will air 30 games, Prime Video 30, USA Network 48, CBS/Paramount+ 20, ION 50, NBA TV/Peacock/NBCSN 15, and NBC seven, with finals on NBC or USA Network and streaming on Peacock.