WNBA Reaches Landmark CBA: Salaries Soar, Caitlin Clark’s Future Secured
The WNBA has reached a landmark collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that dramatically increases player salaries, with maximums reaching $1.4 million in 2026 and projected to climb to $2.4 million by 2032. The new deal also introduces an ‘EPIC’ clause allowing star players like Caitlin Clark to renegotiate contracts based on performance.
This CBA represents a pivotal moment for women’s professional sports, offering improved benefits, travel arrangements, and a greater revenue share for players.