What happened
The WNBA Board of Governors unanimously approved the new CBA on Tuesday. The agreement follows a tentative deal reached by the WNBPA and league in late September. It spans 11 years through 2036.
Why it matters
The deal dramatically raises salaries, with average pay projected to exceed $100,000 by 2030, fueling league growth amid surging popularity. It enables expansion to 18 teams and improves benefits, stabilizing operations post-2024 playoffs. Betting markets may see expanded futures as WNBA wagering booms.
What to watch
Monitor WNBPA's final player ratification vote and early implementation effects on 2025 salary cap.