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WNBA announces regular season schedule amid CBA uncertainty

Although there isn’t a collective bargaining agreement yet, the WNBA is operating as usual. On Wednesday, the league officially released the 2026 season schedule, per Colin Salao of Front Office Sports. The schedule will include 44 games, and 200 of the 330 games are expected to be on national television.

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What the WNBA’s Caitlin Clark vs. Paige Bueckers Opener Is Signaling

The women's basketball community received a jolt of optimism and positivity on January 21, when the WNBA and all of its 13 teams released their schedules for the 2026 regular season.

Atlanta Dream News / Athlon Sports / January 21

WNBA Star Brittney Griner Announces News Away From Basketball

Brittney Griner spent her 12thWNBA season with the Atlanta Dream. After playing for the Phoenix Mercury for 11 years, the 6-foot-9 center signed with the Dream as a free agent ahead of the 2025 season.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / January 21

WNBA season set to start May 8 despite impasse

The WNBA plans to begin the 2026 season on May 8 despite the fact the league and players' union remain at an impasse on agreeing to a new collective bargaining agreement.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / January 21

Indiana Fever Make Announcement for Caitlin Clark's 3rd WNBA Season

Injuries got in the way of Caitlin Clark’s second WNBA season with the Indiana Fever. The former Rookie of the Year dealt with multiple soft tissue injuries throughout the campaign.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / January 21

Sky Schedule Revealed For 2026 Season

The Chicago Sky and the other 14 teams in the WNBA are getting ready for the upcoming season despite the ongoing collective bargaining agreement negotiations.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / January 21

WNBA Announces Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese Game During Offseason

The rivalry between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese has become one of the most closely followed storylines in women’s basketball, stretching from their college careers into the professional ranks.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 21

3 Key Dates That Stand Out on Indiana Fever’s 2026 WNBA Schedule

Opposing WNBA teams surely circle the Indiana Fever on the calendar when looking at the schedule. That's because the Fever have the biggest draw in the sport in Caitlin Clark and make up the league's highest-rated contests.

Minnesota Lynx News / Canis Hoopus / January 21

Minnesota Lynx Announce 2026 Regular Season Schedule

Though we are still waiting for any word on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement in order to have a WNBA season take place, the Minnesota Lynx and other teams across the league announced their 2026 regular season schedules on Wednesday.

WNBA News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 21

Wings Schedule Revealed for 2026 WNBA Season

The Dallas Wings are getting ready for the 2026 WNBA season, which just had its schedule released to the public. The season is set to begin on May 9, when the team takes on Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on the road.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / January 21

WNBA Legend Candace Parker Receives Apology Over Old Incident

Connecticut Sun guard Marina Mabrey has lit the 3x3 league Unrivaled on fire. She has scored 20+ points in all five appearances. During the latest clash against Vinyl, she cashed in on six triples for an Unrivaled career-high of 31 points.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / January 21

WNBA Announces News Involving Indiana Fever

The WNBA offseason has been eventful for many Indiana Fever players following their memorable run to the WNBA semifinals in 2025. After recovering from a season-ending groin injury, superstar Caitlin Clark made her return to the court with USA Basketball in December.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / January 21

Angel Reese Earns New Nickname After Career News Emerges

Angel Reese has become one of the most recognizable athletes of her generation. She earned WNBA All-Star honors for the second straight season in 2025.

Connecticut Sun News / Swish Appeal / January 21

Why Lunar Owls’ Aaliyah Edwards and Marina Mabrey are better in Unrivaled than the WNBA

There are many well-documented ways in which Unrivaled serves as an extension of the WNBA, from rosters and coaching staffs to player rivalries and friendships.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 21

Mercury Survive Battles With Eastern Conference Team

The Phoenix Mercury defeated teams like the Las Vegas Aces and the Washington Mystics in the 2020 season, and they managed to make the playoffs as a result.

New York Liberty News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / January 21

Breanna Stewart Offers Hope Amid WNBA CBA Standoff

Breanna Stewart knows a thing or two about basketball and business. That's because the New York Liberty star is one of the most decorated players in WNBA history and due to the fact that she is also one of the co-founders of the Unrivaled basketball league.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 21