Overview
- Both sides signed the term sheet Friday for a 2026–2032 agreement, which now goes to the players and the WNBA Board of Governors for approval.
- The 2026 team salary cap rises to $7 million, with a $1.4 million maximum salary, an expected $583,000 average, and minimums roughly $270,000–$300,000.
- The agreement introduces revenue sharing for the first time in the WNBA, with players expected to receive about a 20% share on average over the life of the deal.
- Rookie contracts are re-priced and an expedited pathway allows players on rookie deals who earn MVP or All‑WNBA honors to reach max or supermax salaries in year four.
- Quality-of-life provisions add codified charter travel, team-provided housing in the initial years, enhanced facilities and benefits, mandatory 12-player rosters plus two developmental spots, and a longer regular season reaching up to 52 games by 2029; the 2026 season opener is expected to proceed on May 8.