Sophie Cunningham supports WNBA season expansion to 50 games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 2:16 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The WNBA will expand its season to 50 games starting in the 2027 campaign, adding six games to the current format. Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham expressed her support for this decision, citing the recent increase in player salaries under the new Collective Bargaining Agreement. Cunningham noted that the rise in pay justifies playing more games, despite acknowledging the physical toll it may take. Further details regarding this expansion are expected to be released later. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert emphasized that the change reflects the growing demand for the sport.
- •WNBA expands season to 50 games for 2027.
- •Cunningham supports the decision due to increased salaries.
- •New Collective Bargaining Agreement raised player pay significantly.
- •Cunningham acknowledges physical impact of more games.
- •Further details on the expansion will be announced later.
- 4:03 PMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham Gives Blunt Verdict On WNBA’s 50-Game Expansion After Massive Pay Raise
- 2:16 PMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham shares honest thoughts on expanded WNBA season
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — ‘My Knees Are Already Starting to Hurt’ — Sophie Cunningham Has Perfect Reaction to WNBA Season Expanding to 50 Games
"Sophie Cunningham knows that rapid growth comes with a price. When league officials announced plans to expand the regular season to 50 games in 2027, the Indiana Fever veteran weighed in with a mix of humor and support.
"Sophie Cunningham did not hold back when asked about the WNBA’s move to a 50-game season, even if she understands why it is happening. The league is set to grow again in 2027, expanding from 44 games to 50.
"Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham has weighed in on the WNBA expanding its season to 50 games.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 4:03 PMSophie Cunningham Gives Blunt Verdict On WNBA’s 50-Game Expansion After Massive Pay Raise
Sophie Cunningham did not hold back when asked about the WNBA’s move to a 50-game season, even if she understands why it is happening. The league is set to grow again in 2027, expanding from 44 games to 50.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 2:16 PMSophie Cunningham shares honest thoughts on expanded WNBA season
Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham has weighed in on the WNBA expanding its season to 50 games.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 11:00 AM‘My Knees Are Already Starting to Hurt’ — Sophie Cunningham Has Perfect Reaction to WNBA Season Expanding to 50 Games
Sophie Cunningham knows that rapid growth comes with a price. When league officials announced plans to expand the regular season to 50 games in 2027, the Indiana Fever veteran weighed in with a mix of humor and support.
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