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WNBA Announces Expansion to 50-game Regular Season Starting in 2027
June 18, 2026
NEW YORK, June 18 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release:

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WNBA announces expansion to 50-game regular season starting in 2027

The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) announced today that the league will expand its regular season schedule from 44 games this year to 50 games beginning with the 2027 season, marking another significant milestone in the league's continued growth and expansion.

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