WNBA Set to Expand Season to 50 Games Beginning in 2027
Over the past three decades the Women’s National Basketball Association has seen numerous changes. From more viewership, expansion, first billion dollar valued franchise and higher salaries for all players. Now the league is going to give basketball fans more of what they want. The WNBA is set to expand its season to 50 games beginning in 2027, the league announced.
So then, enjoy this historic 30th anniversary season, because this will be the last time to experience a season with just 44 games. Beginning next year basketball enthusiasts will get to see all of their favorites in six more matchups. This development is due to all the negotiations that went down in the offseason.
This footprint expansion was allowed under the new CBA, which also stipulates the season can end no later than November 21 (Nov. 30 in 2028). The league also has the option to expand to 52 regular season games beginning in 2029.
Nevertheless, why the change? According to a statement by WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert posted by the WNBA Public Relations Communications page, “Demand for the WNBA has never been greater, and expanding to a 50 game regular season reflects the extraordinary momentum we are seeing across the league. This move reflects our commitment to growing the game and creating more opportunities for fans to watch the best players in the world and experience the extraordinary talent and competition that define the WNBA.”
WNBA Set to Expand Season to 50 Games Beginning in 2027
And the talent in the WNBA right now is truly exciting. Get ready to see more Olivia Miles, Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson, Paige Bueckers, Sabrina Ionescu, Courtney Williams, Aliyah Boston, Naphessa Collier, Carla Leite, Breanna Stewart, Kelsey Plum, Angel Reese, Veronica Burton and many, many others. Plus, with future stars Sarah Strong, JuJu Watkins and Jazzy Davidson still on the way.
As one can see, the WNBA is only going to get better and with the season expanding, we get to enjoy such talent more fully. Nonetheless, there will be more details regarding this expansion in the future. At this time no specific date has been confirmed. The Women’s National Basketball Association says that, “Additional details regarding the 2027 WNBA regular season schedule, including footprint and key dates, will be announced at a later date.”
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