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2026 WNBA Season Preview: Top Things to Know Ahead of Friday’s Tip-Off

From new franchises, to departing teams to records on the horizon, there’s lots to look forward to in the 30th WNBA season
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2026 WNBA Season Preview: Top Things to Know Ahead of Friday’s Tip-Off
A WNBA basketball sits on the court during a WNBA game in Los Angeles on May 19, 2023. Jeff Lewis/AP Photo
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The 2026 WNBA season marks a milestone for the league, as it’s the 30th season in the history of the Women’s National Basketball Association.

The year gets underway on Friday and runs through Sept. 24 before the playoffs take over.

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Ross Kelly
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Ross Kelly is a sports journalist who has been published by ESPN, CBS and USA Today. He has also done statistical research for Stats Inc. and Synergy Sports Technology. A graduate of LSU, Ross resides in Houston.