Summary
The WNBA and its players' association have agreed on a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that introduces a historic revenue-sharing model for women's sports. This agreement includes a new supermax contract starting at $1.4 million, potentially rising to over $2.4 million by 2032. The league aims to capitalize on recent media rights deals to enhance player earnings.
Key Facts
- The WNBA is entering its 30th season with a new collective bargaining agreement.
- The new CBA includes a revenue-sharing model, a first for women's professional sports.
- Supermax contracts will now start at $1.4 million and could exceed $2.4 million by 2032.
- The previous maximum salary under the old CBA was $249,444 by 2025.
- The salary cap for teams rises from $1.5 million to $7 million.
- A media rights deal valued at around $2.2 billion involves Amazon, Disney, and NBCUniversal.
- The agreement could lead to higher earnings for players, including stars like A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart.
- The WNBA's growth is compared to early successes in NBA history.
