WNBA to broadcast record 216 games nationally in 2026
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Key Points:
- The WNBA's 2026 season will feature a record 216 games with major nationally broadcast tentpole events, under a new media rights deal involving Disney, Amazon Prime Video, CBS/Paramount+, Scripps, NBCUniversal, USA Sports, and NBA TV.
- Disney networks will air 30 games, including 13 on ABC and the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game, while Prime Video will broadcast 30 games, including the Commissioner's Cup championship.
- USA Network will show 48 games, CBS/Paramount+ 20, and ION will continue to anchor Fridays with 50 games; NBA TV and Peacock/NBCSN will each showcase 15 games, and NBC will air seven games.
- Playoff coverage is split among Disney, USA Network, Prime Video, NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN, with all Finals games airing on NBC or USA Network and streaming on Peacock.
- Teams with the most national broadcasts include the Indiana Fever (44 games), Dallas Wings (36), New York Liberty (35), and Las Vegas Aces (33).
