The WNBA and players’ association are showing urgency now, with parties holding meetings for three consecutive days. Breanna Stewart and Caitlin Clark spoke about such arrangements to fast-track the process of CBA.
Now, after three days of 36+ hours, there are very few points to cover as per the latest update, but one important aspect, which halted the CBA discussions from the start, Salary Cap, is still an unresolved issue, and the WNBA upped their offer in the recent proposal.
WNBA Looking To Seal Deal At $6.2 Million Salary Cap
The WNBPA initially demanded a $9.5 million salary cap and a 30% revenue share. The WNBA projected losses on those demands and offered half of those demands.
Now with an eye on CBA confirmation and the start of the league, the WNBPA lowered its demands to an $8.5 million salary cap and a 25% revenue share and now, as per the reports, the league is ready to negotiate on the salary cap value and put the $6.2 million offer on the table.
WNBA's latest CBA proposal that we know:
— Front Office Sports News (@FOS_News_) March 13, 2026
– $6.2M salary cap (up from $1.5M)
– Players to receive over 70% of net revenue @AnnieCostabile breaks down the details ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/tLJAuyKo0s
Interestingly, the league is offering only one supermax contract with $1.3 million value for the first year and $2 million for the sixth year of the CBA deal. Additionally, given the average salary of around $850K, the teams would struggle to put together a challenging squad within the given salary cap.
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Furthermore, the league is now looking at March 16 as the final date of discussions, as commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced the same on Friday, leaving 72 hours for confirmation.
WNBA-CBA’s Race Against Time
As of mid-March 2026, the WNBA and WNBPA are looking to iron out the CBA terms, which mainly revolve around the salary cap, revenue sharing, and contract offers. Now, looking at the WNBA draft on April 13, the league will have to wrap up the deal within this week to complete the expansion draft and free agency signings.
Cathy Engelbert just spoke with the media, reiterating that progress has been made, including on a lot of smaller issues.
— Alexa Philippou (@alexaphilippou) March 14, 2026
There's urgency to try to get a deal done by Monday, she said, to avoid any disruption to the preseason schedule, including training camp and preseason games
With the self-imposed March 10, 2026, deadline passing without a deal, the league’s 2026 season—scheduled to start on May 8—is in jeopardy. WNBPA VP Breanna Stewart hinted at 50% chance of getting the season on time, but the league is putting its foot on the pedal to beat the clock at the moment.