Liberty's Breanna Stewart to Play in EuroLeague Women Final Six

WNBA star will return to Fenerbahçe Opet before training camp with New York Liberty

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart will play for Fenerbahçe Opet in the EuroLeague Women Final Six tournament in April, the team announced on Monday. Stewart will return to Fenerbahçe after winning a EuroLeague Women's championship with the team in the 2022-2023 season. She will rejoin the Liberty before the start of WNBA training camp on April 27.

Why it matters

Stewart's decision to play in the EuroLeague Women Final Six demonstrates her commitment to international competition and maintaining her high level of play during the WNBA offseason. Her return to Fenerbahçe, where she previously won a championship, also highlights her strong relationship with the Turkish club.

The details

Stewart will compete in the EuroLeague Women Final Six tournament from April 15-19, giving her time to return to the United States before the start of WNBA training camp on April 27. Last season, Stewart averaged 18.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists for the Liberty, who were defeated by the Phoenix Mercury in the first round of the playoffs after winning the WNBA Championship the previous year.

  • The EuroLeague Women Final Six is scheduled from April 15 to 19.
  • WNBA training camps open on April 27.

The players

Breanna Stewart

A forward for the New York Liberty in the WNBA, Stewart has also played for several international teams, including Fenerbahçe Opet in Turkey, where she won a EuroLeague Women's championship in the 2022-2023 season.

Fenerbahçe Opet

A professional women's basketball team based in Istanbul, Turkey, that competes in the EuroLeague Women and Turkish Basketball Super League.

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What they’re saying

“Despite the CBA negotiations still ongoing, Stewart said she was encouraged by the recent progress on Game recognizes Game with Stewie and Myles.”

— Breanna Stewart (yahoo.com)

What’s next

Stewart will rejoin the New York Liberty before the start of WNBA training camp on April 27.

The takeaway

Breanna Stewart's decision to play in the EuroLeague Women Final Six demonstrates her commitment to international competition and maintaining her high level of play during the WNBA offseason. Her return to Fenerbahçe, where she previously won a championship, also highlights her strong relationship with the Turkish club.