WNBA CBA negotiations remain at a standstill ahead of 30th season

Negotiations between the WNBA and the players' union have been at a standstill since a Jan. 9 lapse of the extension, and the two sides are scheduled to meet Monday in New York to continue talks.

Negotiations over a new collective bargaining agreement between the WNBA and the players' union have largely been at a standstill as the league approaches its 30th season. The most recent extension of the prior agreement expired on Jan. 9, leaving the parties in a status-quo period. The league released its 2026 schedule but noted all games remain subject to a new CBA. League and union negotiators are scheduled to meet Monday in New York to continue discussions. Key points: - Status quo has been in effect since Jan. 9; the terms of the previous CBA remain active despite no formal extension. - Negotiators from the WNBA and the players' association are scheduled to meet Monday in New York to continue bargaining. - The players authorized a strike in December, and the league retains the option to institute a lockout; either side could theoretically trigger a stoppage. - The central economic disagreement centers on revenue sharing: reports indicate the players proposed a share based on gross revenue while the league proposed a model based on net revenue, with the two sides’ recent proposals cited at roughly 30% of gross versus about 70% of net, respectively. - Housing provisions and the structure of major salary increases are also unresolved, and the league's recent proposal has included a substantially higher maximum salary than in 2025. Summary: The current standstill means operations continue under the prior agreement for now, while significant economic and contract issues remain unresolved. Negotiators meeting Monday in New York will be the next formal step in talks, and the outcome of those meetings will shape whether calendar events tied to a new CBA proceed as planned. Undetermined at this time.