Key Questions Facing WNBA Teams Ahead of 2026 Training Camps

WNBA training camps are set to open on April 19, 2026, marking the start of preparations for the league's 30th season. The regular season begins on May 8, 2026, with teams playing 44 games. Following free agency and the draft, rosters are taking shape, though final decisions on players remain pending.

Camps provide the first opportunity for rookies to practice with teammates. Some drafted players may not make the final roster, while undrafted invitees could earn spots. Preseason games will help identify players for expanded roles and foster team chemistry.

m. ET. The projected starting lineup includes Jordin Canada, Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, Brionna Jones, and Angel Reese. A key question is how Angel Reese will integrate with the team. 6 per game. Reese led the league in rebounds during her first two seasons.

The team traded for Reese after she did not make the playoffs with Chicago last season. She joins a group of veterans from the 2025 season.

Chicago

Sky Outlook The Chicago Sky ended the 2025 season with a 10-34 record, tying for last place.

m. ET. The projected starting lineup includes Rachel Banham, Kamilla Cardoso, Skylar Diggins, Rickea Jackson, and Azura Stevens. A central question is the impact of Rickea Jackson and Azura Stevens, acquired from their previous team in Los Angeles.

6 rebounds per game. 2 rebounds last season. Jackson, aged 25, made 65 three-pointers in 2025. Stevens, aged 30, started every game last season and achieved career highs in multiple categories. Stevens previously played in Chicago from 2020 to 2022.

Broader

League Context Other teams face their own questions heading into camp, according to ESPN.

These include lineup fits, playoff returns, and player health across the 15 franchises. Related developments include contract extensions, trades, and free agent signings reported in recent days.