The 2026 WNBA schedule is out and teams announced their calendar in their own creative ways on social media.

The WNBA has set a date for women's professional basketball to return to Portland, even as uncertainty looms over who will play — and whether the season will start on time. Why it matters: A prolonged labor dispute between the league and players has already delayed key milestones and could push back the Portland Fire's debut.

The WNBA will begin its season on May 8, assuming the league and the players' union can come to an agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement.

Boosted by rising stars such asCaitlin Clark, the WNBA has ushered in an exciting new era of growth. Attendance numbers are spiking, TV ratings are skyrocketing and the future is bright. The 2025 WNBA draftwelcomedPaige Bueckers, Kiki Iriafen, and other ...

The WNBA enters its landmark 30th season with WNBA Tip-Off 2026 presented by CarMax on Friday, May 8, with a three-game slate. The action continues through the weekend with an additional three games on Saturday, May 9 and five games on Sunday, May 10, to kick off the 44-game regular season.