ESPN, ABC announce 2026 WNBA regular season schedule

ESPN and ABC, in conjunction with the WNBA, today unveiled the 2026 WNBA regular season presented by Google Pixel schedule. ESPN, which has televised the WNBA since the league’s inaugural season in 1997, will tip off its 30th consecutive season on Saturday, May 9, with expanded coverage across ESPN, ABC, Disney+ and ESPN Deportes. The 2026 schedule features a 30-game slate across ESPN, showcasing the league’s top teams, biggest stars and emerging talent throughout the WNBA’s landmark 30th season, which ESPN will highlight throughout the year. Schedule to feature blockbuster matchups, including 10 Appearances by Indiana Fever, Eight for New York Liberty, Five by Las Vegas Aces, Chicago and Minnesota will each appear four times Disney+ to stream Opening Weekend as part of expanded coverage ... [10873 chars]