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WNBA Schedules Record 216 Nationally Televised Games for 30th Season
The league tips off its 30th season on May 8, 2026, featuring matchups across ABC, ION and other networks. The Indiana Fever lead with 44 national broadcasts, while expansion teams Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire make their debuts. A’ja Wilson signed a three-year, $5 million contract in April after winning 2025 MVP honors.
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The WNBA opens its 30th season Friday with a record 216 nationally televised and streamed games scheduled across the 2026 regular season. Forbes reported the contests will air on ABC, ESPN, CBS, NBC, ION, USA Network, Prime Video, Peacock, and NBA TV. The Indiana Fever lead the league with 44 national games.
The Dallas Wings follow with 36, the New York Liberty have 35 and the Las Vegas Aces are scheduled for 33. Action begins Friday evening with three games on ION and WNBA League Pass. m.
EST at Barclays Center. m. EST at Coca-Cola Coliseum. m.
EST at Climate Pledge Arena. Saturday’s slate opens with a matchup between recent top draft picks. m. EST at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on ABC and Disney+.
M. EST on ABC. m. EST at Target Center, available only on WNBA League Pass.
M. EST at Moda Center on NBA TV. The Portland Fire are playing their first game in league history. m.
This is the last year the Connecticut Sun will play home games at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Connecticut Sun will relocate to Houston in 2027.
M. EST at CareFirst Arena, also only on WNBA League Pass. m. com Arena on USA.
M. EST at Chase Center in San Francisco on WNBA League Pass. A’ja Wilson signed a contract worth $5 million over three years on April 15, 2026.
Wilson was named the 2025 Defensive Player of the Year, Most Valuable Player, and Finals MVP. The 2026 WNBA regular season ends on September 24, 2026. The 2026 WNBA Playoffs begin on September 27, 2026.
