WNBA expanding to 50 regular season games beginning next season

The WNBA is officially entering a new era of growth. As rising stars like Paige Bueckers and Olivia Miles continue to shine alongside established icons such as Breanna Stewart and A’ja Wilson, the league is capitalizing on its surging popularity and expanded television footprint.

A Record-Breaking Schedule

In a major announcement made on Wednesday, the league confirmed it will expand the regular season from 44 to 50 games starting next year. You can read more about the announcement here.

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert emphasized that the decision highlights the unprecedented demand for the league. "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," Engelbert stated. "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."

Looking Toward the Future

This schedule shift was ratified as part of the latest collective bargaining agreement between the league and the players' union. The agreement also provides a framework for the league to potentially further extend the season to 52 games by 2029.

The push for more games comes as the league prepares for a period of rapid expansion. With new teams set to join the WNBA in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia in the coming seasons, the increased capacity will provide fans with even more opportunities to catch the action at 205focus.com.