Top 2026 WNBA Free Agents Revealed

Over 100 players hit the market as league expands to Toronto and Portland

Apr. 2, 2026 at 11:36am

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The WNBA is set to experience its most active free agency period ever, with over 100 players hitting the open market. This includes several MVPs and All-WNBA level talents, as well as key rotation players. Teams will have tough decisions to make on retaining their star players or letting them test the open market.

Why it matters

The influx of talent and money in the 2026 free agency period will dramatically reshape the WNBA landscape. Superstar players switching teams, role players finding new homes, and expansion teams building their rosters will create an unprecedented level of player movement and roster turnover.

The details

The free agency period was delayed while the league and players' union negotiated a new collective bargaining agreement. Now that a deal is in place, over 80% of the league's players are set to become unrestricted free agents. This includes top talents like Breanna Stewart, A'ja Wilson, and Napheesa Collier. While some stars like Stewart have already announced plans to re-sign, many others will be highly sought after by teams, including the new expansion franchises in Toronto and Portland.

  • Free agency is expected to begin on April 7, 2026.
  • The expansion draft for the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire will take place on April 6, 2026.

The players

Breanna Stewart

New York Liberty star who has announced she will re-sign with the team.

Sabrina Ionescu

New York Liberty guard who has also said she will return to the team.

A'ja Wilson

Las Vegas Aces superstar who is expected to re-sign with the team on a supermax contract.

Kelsey Plum

Los Angeles Sparks guard who is likely to remain with the team after being traded there last offseason.

Caitlin Clark

Indiana Fever guard who the team has made a priority to re-sign this offseason.

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What they’re saying

“Ionescu indicated that New York's nucleus -- which also features Jones -- will remain intact.”

— Sabrina Ionescu

What’s next

The official timetable for free agency has yet to be announced, but it is expected to begin shortly after the expansion draft on April 6. Teams will have a short window to re-sign their own free agents or pursue new talent on the open market.

The takeaway

The 2026 WNBA free agency period will be a pivotal moment for the league, with superstar players potentially switching teams and expansion franchises looking to build competitive rosters. The influx of talent and money will dramatically reshape the WNBA landscape heading into the 2027 season.