The Minnesota Lynx continue to be haunted by injuries. Napheesa Collier is already dealing with surgeries on both her knees, and her availability for the start of the 2026 WNBA season in May is uncertain.

The WNBA still does not have a CBA, but it does have a 2026 schedule. On Wednesday, the league announced the full schedule for its historic 30th season, which will run from May 8 through Sept. 24. The 2026 playoffs will begin on Sept. 27. There will be a two-week break in early September to accommodate the FIBA Women's World Cup.

If a new CBA is reached, the upcoming WNBA season will start May 8 with teams playing 44 games and including a 17-day FIBA World Cup break, the league announced Wednesday.

The Dallas Wings are getting closer to the start of the WNBA season, assuming a collective bargaining agreement comes into fruition.

The foundation for the WNBA’s next television era is officially in place. As the league prepares for its debut season on a new national platform, USA Sports is finalizing key elements of its broadcast plans well ahead of tipoff.

The WNBA has set a date for women's professional basketball to return to Portland, even as uncertainty looms over who will play — and whether the season will start on time. Why it matters: A prolonged labor dispute between the league and players has already delayed key milestones and could push back the Portland Fire's debut.

The regular-season schedule opens with a road matchup May 10 against the Minnesota Lynx, who led the WNBA with 34 regular-season wins last season. The Dream follow with a game at the Dallas Wings on May 12.

"The Hunting Wives," the sexy Netflix series that became a sensation last year, will see the addition of WNBA superstar Angel Reese in Season 2.