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WNBA, Versant Seal 11-Year Deal to Put 50+ Games a Year on USA Network Starting in 2026

The agreement comes as Versant separates from NBCUniversal, leaving production and talent logistics to be sorted.

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Apr 14, 2025; New York, New York, USA; WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert talks to the media before the 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images/ File Photo

Overview

  • USA Network will air at least 50 WNBA games annually from 2026 through 2036, anchored by Wednesday night doubleheaders with dedicated pregame and postgame shows.
  • The package includes playoff games and WNBA Finals coverage in select years beginning in 2026, with exact allocations to be detailed later.
  • Financial terms were not disclosed, and the deal expands the USA inventory beyond what was initially outlined under NBCUniversal’s 2024 framework.
  • Versant is slated to complete its spinoff from Comcast/NBCUniversal in early 2026, creating open questions over shared production resources and on-air talent responsibilities.
  • The WNBA’s national distribution spans multiple partners including Disney/ESPN, Amazon Prime Video, NBC/Peacock, and Scripps/ION, increasing reach as viewing destinations diversify.