Overview

• Negotiations have stalled in Indianapolis after more than 40 players wore “Pay Us What You Owe Us” shirts during post–All-Star talks
• The WNBPA is pushing to raise its revenue share from its current 9.3% to a structure that scales directly with league income
• League officials have proposed a fixed-percentage model and maintain confidence in reaching an agreement before the CBA expires on October 31
• Record viewership up 23%, attendance up 26% and merchandise sales up 40% have strengthened the union’s leverage, further bolstered by a new $2.2 billion media rights deal starting in 2026
• Both sides are preparing for the risk of the WNBA’s first-ever work stoppage if a new CBA is not ratified by the October deadline