WNBA eligibility rules face scrutiny amid transgender athlete discussions
Forbes • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 7:26 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The WNBA is under scrutiny for its eligibility rules regarding transgender athletes. Current regulations do not specify criteria for defining a woman, raising debates within the league. Two former NBA players have expressed a mocking stance, suggesting they will enter the 2027 WNBA Draft as a test of these rules. Discussions surrounding this topic have intensified leading up to the new season.
- •WNBA eligibility rules lack specific definitions for women's participation.
- •Former NBA players plan to 'declare' for the 2027 WNBA Draft.
- •Debate over transgender athletes heightens as the new season approaches.
- 7:26 PMForbes — What To Know About The WNBA’s Drama Around Transgender Players - forbes.com
"WBNA eligibility rules don't use any external measures to say what defines a "woman."
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