Story byA’ja Wilson. Cat AriailThu, January 22, 2026 at 8:45 PM UTC·6 min readThe WNBA’s decision to release the 2026 schedule is puzzling. Yes, knowing the schedule does allow teams to begin to take care of logistics, namely arena availability and travel plans. It also will give broadcast partners similar clarity. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementYet, the move can also be interpreted as one full of presumption and pressure. The league is presuming that a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) will be reached, and it will be reached in a timeframe that will accommodate the proposed schedule.