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NEW YORK — The WNBA outlook seems promising heading into the offseason following a banner season with record ratings, attendance and a first-time champion in New York. Soon after the confetti stopped falling on the sellout crowd at Barclays Center following Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, the league and its players turned their attention to 2025. It was less than 24 hours later the players' union opted out of the current collective bargaining agreement. The decision was expected with a new 11-year media rights deal worth approximately $200 million per year beginning in 2026. The players are looking for a bigger share of the revenue pie as well as pensions and higher salaries. The current CBA will still be in effect through next season.
