The WNBA and the WNBPA have reached a verbal agreement on the terms for a new collective bargaining agreement. The league is expected to start rolling out $1 million salaries after the players secure major salary growth.
“Nneka Ogwumike has set a standard. She deserves to be applauded for it,” Stephen A Smith stated.
The WNBA and its players have reached an agreement on a new CBA that will increase the average player compensation to over $500,000. Salaries last season averaged around $107,000.
The WNBA salary cap will start at $7 million, up from $1.5 million in 2025. The average revenue share is nearly 20% across the CBA.
The WNBA supermax salary starts at $1.4 million, while the average salary is in the $600,000 range. The minimum was above $300,000.
That salary jump is massive and long overdue. This brings WNBA salaries closer to long-standing gaps compared to men’s professional basketball. It shows the WNBA is finally valuing its players at a level that matches their talent and dedication.
This is exciting for the WNBA. The new CBA is expected to take effect starting in the 2026 season, with salary increases rolling out over time. They will be presented with opportunities that seemed unfathomable years ago.
It is important for the old heads to help advocate for the past, present, and future of the WNBA. Everyone looking forward to the draft, free agency, and the season.
WNBA players are finally getting paid enough to afford flights to away games. This is a massive win for the league and the players.
If the fans show up, and all the young players coming in progress, and the stars are stars, the WNBA will surpass expectations. Hopefully, they do not start load management now that the money is better.
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