WNBA expands regular season to 50 games starting in 2027
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:33 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The WNBA will increase the number of regular season games to 50 in 2027, up from 44. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert stated that the decision reflects rising demand and momentum for the league. The Indiana Fever's game history has seen fluctuations, starting with 32 games in 2000 and reaching 44 games last season. Further details on the expansion will be announced later.
- •WNBA regular season set to expand to 50 games in 2027
- •Previous seasons saw a maximum of 44 games
- •Demand for the league has significantly increased
- •Indiana Fever's schedule has varied over the years
- •Details about the expansion to be revealed later.
- 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA, Indiana Fever to increase number of games in 2027 schedule
"The WNBA will increase the number of games by 14% next season
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