Summary
The WNBA and its players' association have agreed on a new collective bargaining agreement that increases player salaries and the salary cap starting in 2026. This agreement results in significant salary raises for players, including stars like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. The salary cap will rise to $7 million, and the average player salary will reach around $600,000.
Key Facts
- The WNBA's new collective bargaining agreement will begin affecting salaries in 2026.
- The salary cap will increase from $1.5 million in 2025 to $7 million in 2026.
- Average player salaries will rise to around $600,000.
- The supermax salary, which is the highest possible salary for top players, will start at $1.4 million.
- Caitlin Clark's salary will jump from $85,000 to $528,000.
- Angel Reese will see her salary increase from $75,000 to $350,000.
- The agreement includes provisions to allow players to become max-eligible earlier based on performance.
- The WNBA 2026 free agency process began this week, with the official signing period starting on Saturday.
