WNBA, players' union reach verbal agreement on new CBA terms
After a prolonged labor battle, the WNBA and players' union have reached a verbal agreement on the terms for a new CBA.
Both sides declined to share details of the agreement. A formal term sheet still needs to be finalized, and the agreement is pending ratification by the players and the WNBA board of governors.
Engelbert said the extended negotiations avoided any changes to the 2026 schedule. Training camp is set to open April 19, followed by preseason games beginning April 25 and the start of the regular season on May 8.