Amid continued uncertainty as to when the WNBA and the WNBPA will reach an understanding over a new collective bargaining agreement, many of the WNBA’s best players are taking their talents to Miami this January, when the second season of the offseason Unrivaled league will tip off.<\/p>\n
Unrivaled was founded in 2023 to much fanfare. The league, established by WNBA superstars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, secured premium investment and promised elevated salaries to participants in the six-team 3-on-3 league. They kept their word; the first season of Unrivaled was a hit, and the league is continuing to grow.<\/p>\n
When Unrivaled resumes in January, two new teams will join the action, meaning 48 active WNBA players — many returning from last year’s inaugural season — will get the chance to demonstrate their skill in a different brand of basketball.<\/p>\n
Unrivaled class of 2026 is absolutely stacked<\/p>\n
Below is a table showing each of the 48 players signed to Unrivaled for the 2026 season, which tips off from Miami on Jan. 5. The players are listed by the order in which their participation in the league was confirmed.<\/p>\n
In a statement, the league has announced the six further players will be added to the player development pool; those players’ identities will be confirmed at a later date.<\/p>\n
PlayerPositionWNBA teamAlyssa ThomasFPhoenix MercuryRickea JacksonFLos Angeles SparksSatou SaballyFPhoenix MercuryPaige BueckersGDallas WingsSaniya RiversGConnecticut SunErica WheelerGSeattle StormBreanna StewartFNew York LibertyLexie HullGIndiana FeverAzur\u00e1\u00a0StevensFLos Angeles SparksJackie YoungGLas Vegas AcesSonia CitronGWashington MysticsVeronica BurtonGGolden State ValkyriesKate MartinGGolden State ValkyriesDearica HambyCLos Angeles SparksNatasha CloudGNew York LibertyAaliyah EdwardsFConnecticut SunKiki IriafenFWashington MysticsMonique BillingsFGolden State ValkyriesNapheesa CollierFMinnesota LynxRae BurrellGLos Angeles SparksChelsea GrayGLas Vegas AcesBrittney SykesGSeattle StormKelsey MitchellGIndiana FeverNaz HillmonFAtlanta DreamKahleah CopperGPhoenix MercuryAllisha GrayGAtlanta DreamShakira AustinFWashington MysticsCourtney WilliamsGMinnesota LynxSug SuttonGWashington MysticsNatisha HiedemanGMinnesota LynxSkylar DigginsGSeattle StormBrittney GrinerCAtlanta DreamRhyne HowardFAtlanta DreamAliyah BostonCIndiana FeverEzi MagbegorCSeattle StormRachel BanhamGChicago SkyCameron BrinkCLos Angeles SparksArike OgunbowaleGDallas WingsMarina MabreyGConnecticut SunMaddy SiegristFDallas WingsAlanna SmithCMinnesota LynxJordin CanadaGAtlanta DreamLi YueruCDallas WingsKelsey PlumGLos Angeles SparksDana EvansGLas Vegas AcesAari McDonaldGIndiana FeverRebecca AllenFChicago SkyDominique MalongaCSeattle Storm<\/p>\n
The breakdown by WNBA team is:<\/p>\n
Sparks: 6 playersDream, Storm: 5Fever, Lynx, Mystics, Wings: 4Aces, Mercury, Sun, Valkyries: 3Liberty, Sky: 2<\/p>\n
In all, 28 players are returning from the 2025 Unrivaled season, and 20 new players have signed on — including star rookies Paige Bueckers and Sonia Citron. Cameron Brink joined Unrivaled last year, but she did not play as she recovered from an ACL injury.<\/p>\n
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