2026 WNBA Schedule: CBS to Broadcast 20 Games

The 2026 WNBA season is set to be a thrilling one, with CBS Sports announcing that it will broadcast a record 20 regular-season games. This new long-term multiplatform rights agreement between the WNBA and CBS Sports marks a significant milestone for women's basketball, providing fans with more access to the games they love.

The action will kick off on Saturday, May 23, with the Minnesota Lynx facing off against the Chicago Sky at 1 p.m. ET, followed by a primetime matchup between the Los Angeles Sparks and the Las Vegas Aces at 9 p.m. ET. Each game will be preceded by the WNBA Tip-Off Show, hosted by Jenny Dell, featuring WNBA Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie and former star Renee Montgomery.

The lead broadcast crew for WNBA on CBS will include play-by-play announcer Jordan Kent, analyst Isis Young, and sideline reporter Tiffany Blackmon, ensuring fans receive top-notch commentary and insights throughout the season. Notably, seven of the games will showcase the defending champion Aces and their star player A'ja Wilson, while four games will highlight Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever, including two exciting primetime matchups against the New York Liberty.

The Dallas Wings, featuring back-to-back No. 1 overall picks Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers, will also be in the spotlight with three games on CBS, including a matchup against the Sky on June 20. The WNBA regular season will run from May 8 to September 24, with a break for the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup from September 1-16.

Fans can look forward to a full schedule of games, with CBS airing not only the matches but also seven of the ten WNBA Tip-Off Show episodes, providing comprehensive coverage of the league. This initiative is part of a broader effort to elevate women's sports and ensure that fans have ample opportunities to support their favorite teams and players throughout the season.