The 2026 WNBA season is on the brink. With a March 10 strike deadline looming, the players’ union has submitted a last-ditch counterproposal to the league. The two sides remain millions of dollars apart, putting the upcoming season in jeopardy.
On Friday, the WNBPA sent a revised proposal to the league, asking for players to receive 26% gross revenue over the course of the agreement, down from 27.5% stated in their previous offer sent on February 17.
This reduction amounts to nearly $100 million in revenue shares. The union also reduced its housing salary demands by 5%. Although the salary cap of roughly $9.45 million remains, $3.85 million more than the league’s offer.
Meanwhile, the league remains firm with its offer of 70% net revenue, which amounts to less than 15% gross revenue. The proposed salary remains $5.65 million for 2026, up by $4.15 million from 2025.