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WNBA·May 28, 2026 10:36 AM ET

WNBA CBA Details Emerge on Revenue Sharing, Later Free Agency Window

New CBA reveals how revenue sharing works.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 281 min read
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What happened: New details have emerged about the revenue sharing system agreed upon by the WNBA and its players' association in the new collective bargaining agreement. A long-form version of the deal outlines how revenue is split and establishes a later free agency period than under the prior agreement.

Why it matters: Revenue sharing was the central fight in this negotiation, and the specifics determine how much of the league's growth flows to players. The shifted free agency window also reshapes roster planning, affecting when teams can pursue and retain talent. The terms build on the agreement the Board of Governors unanimously ratified in March.

What to watch: Watch for the players' association and league to publish the full terms, and for teams to adjust planning around the revised free agency calendar.

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