The list of 2026 WNBA free agents is incredibly long. That’s intentional; players have long known that the league’s Collective Bargaining Agreement was expiring this summer, and as such, many opted to align their contracts with the 2026 offseason.
But, there are some exceptions to this: WNBA players drafted in the past three seasons. Those players signed multi-year deals, and remain under contract heading into next season.
That list includes lots of rising stars, including Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston, Fever guard Caitlin Clark, Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers, Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese, and several others.
But the overwhelming majority of the league will enter free agency this offseason. For some, that will mean genuinely exploring options and likely leaving their current team. For others, free agency is expected to be more of a formality, and they’re much more likely to re-sign with their 2025 club.
Players are either unrestricted free agents, meaning that they are free to negotiate and sign with any team. Players with five years of service are eligible to become unrestricted free agents.
Restricted free agents are players with four years of service whose contracts are up; if teams don’t extend these players a qualifying offer, they’ll become unrestricted free agents. If they do, their original team can match any offer the player receives in the open market.
Reserved players are players with three years of service; they can’t negotiate with other teams unless their prior team doesn’t extend them a qualifying offer. If their team does extend them a qualifying offer, they can match any other offer they can get on the open market.
Here’s every team’s full list of free agents — and likely top free agency priority this offseason.
Las Vegas Aces — A’ja Wilson
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 10: A’ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates after winning Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Las Vegas Aces defeat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 to win the championship. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Getty Images
Unrestricted free agents: Dana Evans, Chelsea Gray, Megan Gustafson, Jewell Loyd, Cheyenne Parker-Tyus, Kiah Stokes, A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young
Restricted free agents: Kierstan Bell, NaLyssa Smith
Phoenix Mercury — Alyssa Thomas
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Unrestricted free agents: Kahleah Copper, Satou Sabally, Alyssa Thomas, Sami Whitcomb, DeWanna Bonner
Reserved players: Natasha Mack, Kitija Laksa, Lexi Held, Monique Akoa Makani, Kathryn Westbeld
Indiana Fever — Kelsey Mitchell
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Unrestricted free agents: Kelsey Mitchell, Natasha Howard, Sophie Cunningham, Damiris Dantas, Sydney Colson, Brianna Turner, Aari McDonald, Odyssey Sims
Restricted free agents: Lexie Hull
Reserved players: Chloe Bibby
Minnesota Lynx — Napheesa Collier
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 26: Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx reacts during the second half of Game Three of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs semifinals at PHX Arena on September 26, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury defeated the Lynx 84-76. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Getty Images
Unrestricted free agents: Napheesa Collier, Kayla McBride, DiJonai Carrington, Courtney Williams, Alanna Smith, Natisha Hiedeman, Bridget Carleton, Jessica Shepard
Reserved players: Maria Kliundikova, Jaylyn Sherrod, Camryn Taylor
New York Liberty — Breanna Stewart
PHOENIX, AZ – SEPTEMBER 19: Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty handles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Mercury on September 19, 2025 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) NBAE via Getty Images
Unrestricted free agents: Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones, Natasha Cloud, Kennedy Burke, Isabelle Harrison, Emma Meesseman, Stephanie Talbot
Reserved players: Rebekah Gardner, Marine Johannes
Seattle Storm — Nneka Ogwumike
LAS VEGAS, NV – SEPTEMBER 18: Nneka Ogwumike #3 of the Seattle Storm looks on before the game against the Las Vegas Aces during round 1 game 3 on September 18, 2025 at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images) NBAE via Getty Images
Unrestricted free agents: Skylar Diggins, Ezi Magbegor, Tiffany Mitchell, Nneka Ogwumike, Katie Lou Samuelson, Brittney Sykes, Erica Wheeler, Gabby Williams
Reserved players: Zia Cooke, Mackenzie Holmes
Atlanta Dream — Allisha Gray
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Unrestricted free agents: Brittney Griner, Brionna Jones, Jordin Canada, Allisha Gray, Nia Coffey, Shatori Walker-Kimbrough
Restricted free agents: Rhyne Howard, Naz Hillmon
Reserved players: Maya Caldwell
Golden State Valkyries — Veronica Burton
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 04: Veronica Burton #22 of the Golden State Valkyries is guarded by Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings at Chase Center on September 04, 2025 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) Getty Images
Unrestricted free agents: Tiffany Hayes, Kayla Thornton, Monique Billings, Temi Fagbenle, Kaila Charles
Restricted free agents: Cecilia Zandalasini, Veronica Burton
Reserved players: Kaitlyn Chen, Janelle Salaun, Iliana Rupert, Laeticia Amihere
Los Angeles Sparks — Kelsey Plum
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 11: Kelsey Plum #10 of the Los Angeles Sparks reacts at the tip off during the game between the Las Vegas Aces and the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena on September 11, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Getty Images
Unrestricted free agents: Emma Cannon, Dearica Hamby, Kelsey Plum, Azura Stevens
Restricted free agents: Julie Allemand
Reserved players: Julie Vanloo, Alissa Pili
Washington Mystics — Shakira Austin
BROOKLYN, NY – SEPTEMBER 9: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics is introduced before the game against the New York Liberty on September 9, 2025 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) NBAE via Getty Images
Unrestricted free agents: Shakira Austin, Alysha Clark, Stefanie Dolson
Restricted players: Sug Sutton
Reserved players: Emily Engstler, Jade Melbourne, Madison Scott
Connecticut Sun — Marina Mabrey
ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 8: Marina Mabrey #3 of the Connecticut Sun drives to the basket during the game against the Atlanta Dream on September 8, 2025 at Gateway Center Arena at College Park in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) NBAE via Getty Images
Unrestricted free agents: Lindsay Allen, Tina Charles, Bria Hartley, Marina Mabrey
Restricted free agents: Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Haley Peters
Reserved players: Mamignan Toure
Chicago Sky — Ariel Atkins
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – SEPTEMBER 05: Kelsey Mitchell #0 of the Indiana Fever brings the ball up the court against Ariel Atkins #7 of the Chicago Sky in the first quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on September 05, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) Getty Images
Unrestricted free agents: Rebecca Allen, Ariel Atkins, Rachel Banham, Kia Nurse, Michaela Onyenwere, Courtney Vandersloot, Elizabeth Williams
Reserved players: Sevgi Uzun
Dallas Wings — Arike Ogunbowale
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 10: Arike Ogunbowale #24 of the Dallas Wings looks on during the first half against the Washington Mystics at College Park Center on August 10, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images) Getty Images
Unrestricted free agents: Tyasha Harris, Myisha Hines-Allen, Arike Ogunbowale
Reserved players: Grace Berger, Luisa Geiselsoder, Li Yueru, Haley Jones