"Teams will play 44 games over a five-month period with a 17-day break for the FIBA World Cup in early September. The league said last year that with the World Cup this season they would keep the schedule at 44 games despite adding two new teams in Portland and Toronto. "As we prepare to tip off the WNBA's historic 30th season, this schedule reflects both how far the league has come and the momentum that continues to drive us forward," WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said."
"By putting the schedule out now, teams can start selling ticket packages, book travel for away games -- including charter flights -- and secure arena dates. "Releasing the 2026 schedule is a key step as we prepare for the WNBA's 30th season and allows teams, partners, broadcasters, and fans to begin the essential planning for the year ahead," a WNBA spokesperson said."
The WNBA intends to begin its 30th season on May 8, contingent on a new collective bargaining agreement. Teams will play 44 regular-season games across five months with a 17-day pause for the FIBA World Cup in early September. Portland and Toronto join the league as expansion teams while the league retains the 44-game slate. Most teams will have at least one back-to-back set, and the average consecutive-night games decreases from 2.4 to 1.6 per team. Training camp begins April 19, following the college draft, and key dates include the Commissioner's Cup and the July All-Star Game in Chicago.
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