WNBA, Players' Union Hold Marathon Talks on New CBA

Negotiations described as 'going in the right direction' after 10-hour session.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The WNBA players' union and the league engaged in a 10-hour marathon negotiation session as they work to reach a new collective bargaining agreement. Union executive director Terri Carmichael Jackson said the talks were productive and 'going in the right direction'.

Why it matters

The WNBA's current CBA expires at the end of the 2026 season, so these negotiations will determine the future working conditions, salaries, and benefits for the league's players. A new CBA is crucial for the continued growth and stability of the WNBA.

The details

The lengthy negotiation session between the WNBA and its players' union was an effort to hash out the details of a new CBA before the current one expires. Key issues likely include player salaries, free agency rules, travel accommodations, and revenue sharing.

  • The WNBA's current CBA expires at the end of the 2026 season.

The players

Terri Carmichael Jackson

Executive director of the WNBA players' union.

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What they’re saying

“The talks were productive and 'going in the right direction'.”

— Terri Carmichael Jackson, Executive director, WNBA players' union (oskaloosa.com)

What’s next

The WNBA and players' union will continue negotiating in the coming months to finalize a new CBA before the current one expires at the end of the 2026 season.

The takeaway

Reaching a new CBA is crucial for the WNBA's continued growth and stability, as it will determine key issues like player salaries, free agency, and revenue sharing. The marathon negotiation session suggests both sides are committed to finding common ground.