WNBA Players Propose Revenue Share Reduction in Latest CBA Counterproposal

Players lower revenue share ask to 26% but maintain $9.5M salary cap request

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) has made a change to its revenue share positioning in the latest version of its WNBA collective bargaining agreement counterproposal. The players are now demanding a 26% share of the league and team gross revenues, down from their previous ask of 27.5%. This represents nearly a $100 million reduction in their revenue share request. However, the players are still asking for a 2026 salary cap of around $9.5 million, about $3.85 million more than the WNBA's most recent offer.

Why it matters

The ongoing CBA negotiations between the WNBA and its players are critical to the league's future growth and sustainability. The players' willingness to compromise on revenue share while maintaining key salary demands signals their commitment to reaching an agreement that works for both sides.

The details

In the latest counterproposal, the WNBPA made adjustments to the criteria for who is entitled to team-funded housing in later years of the CBA. Starting in 2027, team-funded housing will only be offered to developmental players, first-year players, and those on minimum contracts, rather than all players. The WNBPA's response comes ahead of the league's March 10 deadline to agree on a term sheet before the 2026 season would potentially be delayed.

  • The WNBPA officially responded with its latest CBA counterproposal on Friday, February 28, 2026.
  • The WNBA has set a March 10, 2026 deadline to agree on a term sheet before the 2026 season would have to be delayed.

The players

Nneka Ogwumike

A player for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.

Jackie Young

A player for the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA.

Cathy Engelbert

The Commissioner of the WNBA.

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What’s next

The WNBA still has to hold a two-team expansion draft, free agency and a college draft, with training camps scheduled to open on April 19 and the season set to start May 8. The league and players association have until March 10 to agree on a term sheet before the 2026 season would potentially be delayed.

The takeaway

The WNBPA's latest CBA counterproposal demonstrates the players' willingness to compromise on revenue share while maintaining key salary demands. This signals a constructive approach to the ongoing negotiations, which are crucial for the league's future growth and sustainability.