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WNBA Players Union Submits New CBA Proposal with Concessions
Negotiations continue as league and union work to reach deal before season start.
Published on Feb. 20, 2026
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The WNBA players union has submitted a new counterproposal to the league as the two sides continue negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement. The union's latest offer includes concessions on revenue share and the salary cap, though key issues like housing and the overall salary structure remain points of contention.
Why it matters
A new CBA is critical for the WNBA to resolve before the upcoming season, with the league and union facing a tight timeline to finalize a deal. The negotiations have been tense, with the union previously accusing the league of not taking talks seriously. The outcome will impact player salaries, team finances, and the long-term viability of the league.
The details
The WNBPA's latest proposal asks for an average of 27.5% of gross revenue over the CBA term, down from their previous ask of 31%. The union is also seeking a salary cap below $9.5 million, compared to the league's previous offer of a $10.5 million cap. The union also proposed that teams continue providing player housing, though that requirement would phase out in later years of the deal.
- The WNBPA submitted the new proposal on Monday, February 18, 2026.
- The WNBA season is set to begin on May 8, 2026.
- The WNBA Draft is scheduled for April 13, 2026.
The players
WNBPA
The labor union representing players in the Women's National Basketball Association.
WNBA
The professional women's basketball league in the United States and Canada.
What’s next
The WNBA and WNBPA will continue negotiations in the coming weeks to try and reach a new CBA agreement before the start of the 2026 season on May 8.
The takeaway
The WNBA and its players union remain at an impasse on key financial issues like revenue sharing and the salary cap, underscoring the challenges the league faces in balancing player compensation with its own financial viability. A new CBA is critical to providing stability ahead of the upcoming season, but the two sides will need to find common ground on their core differences to get a deal done.
