Archive · 1 Oct 2025
USA Network Expands WNBA Rights Deal Through 2036
The WNBA has made a new deal with USA Network to show more games.
This agreement will last for 11 years, starting in 2026.
USA Network will broadcast at least 50 games each year, including regular season games, playoffs, and some finals games.
This is part of a larger plan to show women's basketball to more people.
The deal is with Versant, the new company that will include USA Network and other channels.
Fans will be able to watch the games on Wednesday nights, which will also have special pre-game and post-game shows.
USA Network has signed an 11-year media rights agreement with the WNBA.
The deal begins with the 2026 season and runs through 2036.
USA Network will broadcast at least 50 WNBA games annually.
The agreement includes regular season games, playoff games, and portions of the WNBA Finals.
The partnership aims to increase the visibility and accessibility of WNBA games.
- Who
- WNBA and Versant/USA Network
- What
- Expanded media rights agreement for WNBA games.
- When
- Starting with the 2026 season and running through 2036.
- Where
- USA Network
- Why
- To expand the visibility and accessibility of WNBA games.
- Partners
- WNBA and Versant/USA Network
- Deal Length
- 11 years
- Start Date
- 2026 season
- Games Annually
- At least 50
- Network
- USA Network
- Content
- Regular season, playoff games, and WNBA Finals