US EditionStudy Says WNBA Franchises Increased in Value by an Average of 180% Since Last Year, Setting a Record
UNITED STATES, JUN 23 – Players and league officials are negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement to address salary growth and benefits amid record league valuations and rising attendance.
- In October 2024, the WNBA players chose to terminate their current collective bargaining agreement, which had been established prior to the 2020 season, in order to begin new contract discussions.
- The opt-out followed rapid league growth and the union's push for contracts that better represent their expanding value and role.
- WNBA franchises collectively valued at $3.5 billion reflect a 180% year-over-year increase, driven by rising interest and star players like Caitlin Clark.
- Nneka Ogwumike praised players, reps, and staff for collaborative negotiation efforts, stating, "Everyone just has a different idea of how we get there."
- Ongoing talks focus on valuing players fairly, expanding rosters, and aligning compensation with growth amid the league's 11-year media rights deal starting in 2026.
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