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WNBA to expand to 50-game schedule for teams next season
By DOUG FEINBERG | The Associated Press at NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local
· June 18, 2026
· 2 min read
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA is expanding its schedule to 50 games per team next season — the most in the league’s 30-year history.
The new collective bargaining agreement that was ratified earlier this year allows the league to play up to 50 games for the next two seasons. There can be up to 52 r...
Key takeaway “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,” WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said in a statement.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The WNBA's expansion to a 50-game schedule next season will likely have a positive impact on the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where women's basketball has a strong following. With the increased number of games, local fans can expect more opportunities to watch their favorite teams and players in action. The addition of new teams, including one in Houston, will also bring more regional matchups and potentially more games to the area. The league's growth and expanded TV and streaming partnerships, including with local affiliate NBC, will provide more exposure for the WNBA and its players, potentially attracting new fans to the sport. As the WNBA continues to grow, it will be interesting to see how the league's expansion affects the local sports landscape and whether it leads to increased participation and interest in women's basketball in Southlake and surrounding communities.
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Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA is expanding its schedule to 50 games per team next season — the most in the league’s 30-year history.
The new collective bargaining agreement that was ratified earlier this year allows the league to play up to 50 games for the next two seasons. There can be up to 52 r...
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