WNBA Sets March 10 Deadline for CBA to Avoid Schedule Issues

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Implications of WNBA's Deadline for New CBA

The WNBA has informed the Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) and its teams that in order to avoid any disruptions to the 2026 schedule, a term sheet for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) must be finalized by March 10th. This deadline is crucial, as failing to meet it could result in delayed game schedules. The urgency is compounded by the fact that this deadline is only two weeks away.

During today's discussion, doubts were raised about the possibility of finalizing the CBA without disrupting the WNBA schedule. The question of whether a new agreement can be arranged in time to avoid missing games was met with skepticism. Considering the complex negotiations and the leverage issues involved, it seems likely that the resolution of the new CBA might extend beyond the set deadline, potentially affecting the season start and leading to lost games.