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The WNBA's 2027 season will begin on 7 May with an expanded 50-game schedule and no midseason interruptions, as Commissioner Cathy Engelbert prepares to step down.
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The WNBA's 2027 campaign will tip off on 7 May, ushering in the most ambitious regular-season schedule in league history. Every team will play 50 games - a notable step up from the 44-game slate that defined the previous season - and there will be no midseason breaks for international competition.
The changes could also mean an earlier finish to the season compared with 2026, giving players and fans a tighter, more intense run to the playoffs.
Commissioner Cathy Engelbert confirmed she intends to step down at the end of the calendar year, as ESPN reports. She has, however, indicated she would stay on if a successor has not been appointed by the close of 2026. A search for her replacement is under way.
The league's annual competition committee meetings brought coaches and general managers together in New York to review the 2026 season. Discussions covered officiating standards, a new replay centre set to debut next season, and upgraded practice facilities across several franchises.
This is the first offseason governed by the collective bargaining agreement finalised last spring. Teams now have their usual window to negotiate with free agents and handle roster moves under the updated terms.
With a longer schedule, no interruptions and fresh infrastructure on the way, the WNBA is clearly intent on raising its profile heading into what promises to be a landmark 2027 season.
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