WNBA announces expansion to 50-game season starting in 2027
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 12:27 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The WNBA has confirmed an expansion of its regular season to 50 games, beginning in the 2027 season. This change will increase the current schedule by six games, enhancing opportunities for fans to engage with the league. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert highlighted the rising demand for women's basketball as a factor in this decision. The move is part of a broader effort to grow the league, which recently secured a new collective bargaining agreement and improved player salaries. The possibility of expanding to 52 games by 2029 also remains on the table.
- •Regular season expands from 44 to 50 games starting in 2027.
- •WNBA's commissioner cites increased fan interest as a key factor.
- •New CBA includes better pay, media rights deal, and expansion plans.
- •The league could expand to a 52-game schedule by 2029.
- 12:27 AMYahoo Sports — WNBA expands its season to 50 games
"Interest in the WNBA has never been greater, so the league is giving its fans more. On Wednesday morning, the WNBA announced that beginning with the 2027 season, the WNBA’s regular season has been expanded to 50 games, up six games from the 44 regular season games that teams currently play. “Demand for the WNBA…
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