When Does WNBA Season Start in 2026?

MN Lynx vs Las Vegas Aces, on May 29th, 2024 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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The WNBA odds for championship contenders, MVP, conference winners, and other individual awards are available at the BetMGM online sportsbook.

There will be several teams with short championship basketball odds hoping to be the last squad standing. When will their 2026 season begin? Let’s find out. 

When Does the WNBA Season Start in 2026?

The 2026 WNBA season will start in May.

However, a potential lockout could delay the start of the season.

The current CBA expires on Nov. 30. If no deal is reached by then, the players’ union and the league could agree to another extension to avoid a work stoppage.

When Is the 2026 WNBA Schedule Released?

The 2026 WNBA schedule is usually released in November or December, though a potential lockout could delay its release.

When Did the WNBA Switch to 40 Games?

The WNBA switched to 40 games in 2023.

How Long Is the Season for the WNBA?

The WNBA regular season is 44 games long and lasts from May to September.

Who Are the New WNBA Teams in 2026?

The new WNBA teams in 2026 are the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire.

Will the WNBA Expand?

Yes, the WNBA will expand.

New teams are coming to Cleveland in 2028, Detroit in 2029, and Philadelphia in 2030, giving the league 18 teams.

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Sameer Kumar is an NBA writer for BetMGM who specializes in providing analysis on player performance and telling stories beyond the numbers. He graduated from SUNY Oswego with a B.A. in Broadcasting & Mass Communication.

Sameer Kumar is an NBA writer for BetMGM who specializes in providing analysis on player performance and telling stories beyond the numbers. He graduated from SUNY Oswego with a B.A. in Broadcasting & Mass Communication.