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WNBA CBA Deadline Passes Without Agreement — What It Means Today

January 9, 2026

Today marks a significant moment in women’s professional basketball: the WNBA and the WNBPA did not reach a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) by the January 9 deadline. According to reporting this morning, the league and players’ union will continue negotiations in good faith under the existing CBA terms, but no new extension was agreed upon.

WNBA Vice President and star Breanna Stewart confirmed that while both sides are continuing talks, there will be no strike or lockout at the moment — yet the league enters a period of uncertainty as players and owners work toward a sustainable future.

Why This Matters

  • The existing CBA continues for now, but with no new deal, both sides may face tension heading into 2026 preparations.

  • Players have launched “Player Hubs” to ensure training access amid the stalled negotiations.

  • A work stoppage remains a possibility down the line, even if not imminent.

This outcome comes as a surprise to many fans and analysts, who had hoped for a deal by the deadline — but the discussions now will shape the league’s financial and competitive structure for years.

On-court intensity meets real-world business realities — the WNBA continues talks past the deadline