The WNBA is expanding its regular-season schedule for the 2027 season, increasing the number of games from 44 to 50. The 2027 season will mark the most games in league history and coincides with next year’s season-ticket sales cycle. No start date has been set for the season. The added games align with the league’s continued expansion, which will bring it to 18 teams by 2030, including future franchises in Detroit, Cleveland and Philadelphia.
SIMULCASTING: In addition, Versant announced Wednesday that CNBC will simulcast 11 WNBA games this season, with those matchups also set to air on USA Network. Versant and the WNBA last year inked an 11-year media rights agreement that includes both regular-season and postseason games. As part of that deal, USA Network will air at least 50 games annually.
