WNBA takes 17-day break for FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The WNBA regular season will pause from Aug. 31 to Sept. 16 to accommodate the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin, Germany. During this period, several WNBA stars will compete for Team USA, including Breanna Stewart and A’ja Wilson. Team USA, looking to defend its title from the last World Cup, will begin its campaign on Sept. 4 against China. The tournament occurs every four years, adding significant importance to this competition as elite players represent their countries.
- •WNBA season pauses from Aug. 31 to Sept. 16.
- •Team USA features stars like Breanna Stewart and A’ja Wilson.
- •USA's first game is against China on Sept. 4.
- •FIBA World Cup held in Berlin, Germany.
- •USA seeks to defend its 2022 title.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Why Is the WNBA Taking a 17-Day Break Midseason? A Look at the League’s FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Hiatus
"The WNBA regular season is about to take a significant pause between Aug. 31 and Sept.
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