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WNBA, Union Reveal 7-Year CBA: $7 Million Cap, $1.4 Million Max, Revenue Sharing

Player ratification will determine whether the agreement starts with the May 8 season.

Overview

  • The league and the WNBPA released full terms three days after announcing a verbal agreement.
  • The team salary cap rises from about $1.5 million to $7 million, with future increases tied to league and team revenue growth.
  • The initial individual maximum salary is $1.4 million, opening the door to the first million-dollar contracts in WNBA history.
  • The parties describe the deal as the first comprehensive revenue-sharing model in professional women’s sports.
  • Commissioner Cathy Engelbert called the pact a milestone after a months-long labor dispute, and union leaders voiced support despite prior criticism of league leadership.