NEW YORK, Apr. 5, 2026 – The WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association agreed today that free agency will open tomorrow, April 6, with the start of the Designation Period, the WNBA announced today.
The Negotiation Period will begin on Wednesday, April 8 and continue for three days. Teams and players will first be able to sign new contracts beginning on Saturday, April 11.
2026 WNBA FREE AGENCY TIMELINE
April 6-7, 2026
Designation Period (Qualifying Offers and Core Player Designations must be sent)
April 8-10, 2026
Negotiation Period
April 11, 2026
Signings may commence
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