The WNBA CBA is ready for ratification, plus more details about what the new deal means for players

Paige Bueckers and Nneka Ogwumike. | Getty Images On Friday afternoon, the WNBA and WNPBA completed and signed the term sheet for the new collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The next step is ratification by the players and board of governors.

WNBA and WNBPA Reach Tentative Deal On Historic Collective Bargaining Agreement pic. twitter. com/S294Y59PIm — WNBA Communications (@WNBAComms) March 20, 2026 As reported by Annie Costabile at Front Office Sports , the union held meetings on Friday where they educated players on all the dynamics of the new deal.

The player voting process is expected to commence “soon” and will take a “couple of days. ” I'm told union staff has held multiple hour and a half long meetings for players, educating them on the details of the term sheet. These meetings are open to entire player membership.

The term sheet will be voted on by players & BoG "soon" and will last a couple of days. — Annie Costabile (@AnnieCostabile) March 20, 2026 The official announcement provided additional deals about the new deal (which is for seven years with a six-year opt out), filling in the gaps about previously-reported provisions while also clarifying other elements. Here’s a look at the headlining features: First-comprehensive revenue sharing model in women’s pro sports history The new system will result in significant increases in player compensation, with the league projecting more than $1 billion in player salaries and benefits over the seven-year agreement.