WNBA Commissioner's Cup begins with $500,000 prize pool
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 5:49 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup, featuring all 15 teams, begins on June 1. The tournament includes 50 games, with pool play running until June 17. Each team will compete against others in its conference, impacting playoff selections for the championship game scheduled for June 30. Players on the winning team will earn $30,000 each, while the losing team members will receive $10,000. Additionally, each game will benefit local nonprofit organizations, with donations based on game outcomes.
- •Tournament features a $500,000 prize pool
- •Championship game set for June 30
- •Players earn bonuses based on team performance
- •Nonprofits benefit from donations per game
- •All regular-season games from June 1-17 count as Cup games
- 5:49 PMCBS Sports — Everything to know about the WNBA Commissioner's Cup: Format, schedule, prize money and more
"The sixth annual tournament tips off Monday night with a $500,000 prize pool on the line
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