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The WNBA's landmark 30th season brings a bigger league, two new franchises, another fascinating rookie class and a collection of superstar moves capable of reshaping the championship race.
WNBA Finals Star October 17
The 2026 campaign is the 30th season in WNBA history and features a 44-game regular-season schedule for each team.
The Commissioner's Cup provides the first major trophy opportunity of the campaign. Cup games run from June 1-17, with the two conference winners advancing to the Commissioner's Cup Championship on June 30.
Attention then turns towards Chicago.
WNBA All-Star Weekend takes place July 24-25, with the Chicago Sky hosting festivities. The 3-Point Contest and Skills Challenge are scheduled for July 24 at Wintrust Arena before the All-Star Game takes place at the United Center on July 25.
The trade deadline is August 2, providing contenders with their final major opportunity to strengthen their rosters.
There is then an unusual interruption to the domestic season. The WNBA will pause between August 31 and September 16 to accommodate the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Germany.
The regular season concludes on September 24, with the playoffs beginning three days later.
The WNBA Finals start on October 17, with a potential deciding game scheduled no later than October 31.
How Las Vegas Aces Won The 2025 WNBA Finals
The 2025 season belonged to the Las Vegas Aces and A'ja Wilson. Las Vegas defeated the Phoenix Mercury 4-0 in the WNBA Finals, winning the first championship series played under the league's new best-of-seven format. It was the Aces' third WNBA championship in four seasons, following their back-to-back titles in 2022 and 2023.
Wilson was again the defining figure. The four-time league MVP averaged 28.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, four assists and two blocks per game during the Finals, producing three double-doubles and scoring at least 20 points in every game. She was subsequently named Finals MVP for the second time in her career.
The championship further established Las Vegas as the defining WNBA franchise of the era. Much of the championship core was retained during the offseason. Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young and Jewell Loyd were among those re-signed before Wilson herself agreed to return. That continuity means anyone with championship ambitions ultimately knows the standard they need to overcome.
2026 WNBA Draft: Azzi Fudd Goes No. 1
The Dallas Wings selected Azzi Fudd with the first overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, creating an intriguing reunion in Texas. Fudd joins former UConn teammate Paige Bueckers, the No.1 selection in 2025 and reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year. The combination potentially gives Dallas one of the league's most exciting young backcourts, particularly after the Wings also retained established scorer Arike Ogunbowale.
Minnesota used the second overall selection on Olivia Miles, adding one of college basketball's outstanding playmakers to a roster built around Napheesa Collier.
Seattle selected Spanish centre Awa Fam Thiam at No.3, while Washington took Lauren Betts fourth and Chicago selected Gabriela Jaquez with the fifth pick.
Expansion teams Toronto and Portland then made their first conventional WNBA Draft selections at Nos.6 and 7 respectively, with the Tempo choosing Kiki Rice and the Fire taking Iyana Martín Carrión.
It was also a remarkable draft for UCLA. Six Bruins were selected, including five in the first round, setting a WNBA record for players from one school in a single draft.
Angel Reese Move Headlines Dramatic WNBA Offseason
The draft was only one part of a frantic offseason. One of the biggest trades saw the Atlanta Dream acquire Angel Reese from the Chicago Sky. The two-time All-Star joins a talented Atlanta core featuring Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray, Brionna Jones and Jordin Canada. Chicago received significant future draft capital in return.
Chicago subsequently embarked on a substantial rebuild of its own. The Sky acquired Rickea Jackson from Los Angeles in exchange for Ariel Atkins and added seven-time All-Star Skylar Diggins, DiJonai Carrington and Azurá Stevens. Courtney Vandersloot also returned.
Another notable homecoming occurred in Los Angeles. Former WNBA MVP Nneka Ogwumike returned to the Sparks after spending two seasons with Seattle. Los Angeles also retained Kelsey Plum and Dearica Hamby as it attempts to build a roster capable of returning the franchise to postseason contention.
Brittney Griner joined the Connecticut Sun, while Satou Sabally moved to the New York Liberty. New York also secured multi-year deals with Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu, retaining the core responsible for its 2024 championship while adding another All-Star talent.
Indiana, meanwhile, retained Kelsey Mitchell, Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull around Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston, with Boston agreeing a new multiyear contract through 2029.
The volume of movement means several teams enter 2026 looking considerably different from the previous year.
Toronto Tempo & Portland Fire Expand WNBA
Perhaps the most important story of 2026 extends beyond the championship race. The WNBA has grown to 15 teams with the arrival of the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire.
Toronto is particularly significant because the Tempo are the first Canadian franchise in WNBA history, extending the league beyond the United States for the first time.
Both organisations began assembling their rosters through the April expansion draft.
Toronto selected players including Marina Mabrey, Julie Allemand, Nyara Sabally and Kitija Laksa before adding free agents such as Brittney Sykes and Canadian international Kia Nurse. Kiki Rice then became the franchise's first conventional first-round draft pick.
Portland used the first selection of the expansion draft on Bridget Carleton, subsequently signing the Canadian forward to a three-year deal. The Fire also added Megan Gustafson and Karlie Samuelson before using the seventh overall draft selection on Martín.
Expansion is becoming one of the defining themes of the modern WNBA. Golden State joined in 2025, Toronto and Portland have arrived in 2026, and the league's geographical footprint continues to grow.
Key WNBA Dates For 2026
Several dates stand out during the remainder of the WNBA calendar:
- June 1-17 – Commissioner's Cup: The in-season tournament determines the Eastern and Western Conference finalists.
- June 21 – Sparks vs Liberty: Los Angeles and New York commemorate the 29th anniversary of the first game in WNBA history by recreating the league's original matchup.
- June 30 – Commissioner's Cup Championship: The first trophy of the season is decided.
- July 24 – All-Star Friday: The 3-Point Contest and Skills Challenge take place at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.
- July 25 – WNBA All-Star Game: The league's leading stars meet at the United Center.
- August 2 – WNBA Trade Deadline: Contenders get their final major opportunity to reshape their rosters.
- August 31-September 16 – World Cup Break: The WNBA pauses for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.
- September 24 – Regular-season finale: The 44-game schedule reaches its conclusion.
- September 27 – WNBA Playoffs begin: Eight teams enter the postseason.
- October 4 – WNBA Semifinals begin: The remaining championship contenders move into the second round.
- October 17 – WNBA Finals begin: The best-of-seven championship series gets underway.
- October 31 – Final possible Finals date: A deciding game, if required, must be completed by Halloween.
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What WNBA Betting Markets Can I Bet On?
The main WNBA betting markets are Moneyline, spread, over / under total points and player props.
Money Line - The money line is betting on which team will win the game. There is no option for a draw in the WNBA, with teams going to overtime if the score is tied at the end of regulation, so the moneyline is a two-way market in which you bet on one team to win, and it includes overtime.
Spread - The spread market is more also known as a handicap. Bookmakers will assign one team a positive (+) or negative (-) spread, line or handicap depending on favoritism for the game, and the bettor bets to cover the line.
Let’s use an WNBA game between the Seattle Storm and Las Vegas Aces as an example. If the Aces start with a +7.5 point spread and you bet on the Aces, they need to win the game or lose by less than 8 points in order for your bet to win.
On the other side of the coin, the Storm would be assigned a -7.5 point spread meaning they would need to win by 8 or more points in order for your bet on the Storm to be a winner.
Over / Under Total Points - This WNBA betting market allows bettors to bet on the total amount of points scored in a game by both teams. The sportsbook will set a line, let’s say 190.5 points and you can bet on the total points scored by both teams going over or under that total.
Player Props - Also known as player performance, these WNBA bets allows you to bet on one player in a number of categories including points, rebounds and assists. This is a very popular market which relies on the bookmaker setting the line and the bettor picking over or under.
What Is An WNBA Parlay Bet?
A parlay bet is when you place a sports bet using multiple selections (this is known as an accumulator in some countries). Parlay bets can be placed using one selected sport or league or can be placed on one competition. That means you can place an WNBA parlay bet during the regular season and the playoffs as long as you can make at least two selections.
Parlay betting is a popular form of betting because it allows you an opportunity to make big wins from small stakes due to the enhanced risk involved. If, for example, you make three selections in your bet, you will need all three to be a winner for you bet to be successful. Some bookmakers will offer you the chance to insure your WNBA parlay bet and others will give you the chance to boost your winnings. For details on these WNBA betting promotions, read on:
Are There Any WNBA Betting Promotions?
Of course there are WNBA betting promotions. Basketball remains one of the most popular sports across North America so it goes without saying that there are a host of WNBA betting promotions available from licensed bookmakers throughout the regular season and the postseason.
These vary in type, with some offering customers the opportunity to insure their bets, while other offer customers the chance to add bonuses to their winnings. One leading sportsbook offers customers the chance to claim bonuses of up to 70% on winning WNBA parlay bet, while another will refund your losing wager if one selection in your parlay bet lets you down.
So whichever bookmaker you place your bets with, check out the bookmaker promotions section in order to find out what WNBA betting promotions are available to you. And if you are looking for a new bookmaker to place your WNBA bets with, check out our review section here.
WNBA FAQs
- What is the WNBA?
The WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association) is a men's professional basketball league in North America and Canada.
- What is the WNBA Finals?
The WNBA Finals is a five match series between the two semi-final winners.
- Who has won the most WNBA Championships?
The Minnesota Lynx are the active team with the most WNBA Championships (4).
- How many teams are in the WNBA?
There are 12 teams in the WNBA. The 12 teams in the WNBA are Atlanta Dream, Chicago Sky, Connecticut Sun, Dallas Wings, Indiana Fever, Las Vegas Aces, Los Angeles Sparks, Minnesota Lynx, New York Liberty, Phoenix Mercury, Seattle Storm, Washington Mystics.