ESPN, ABC roll out record 2026 WNBA slate with Sundays primetime and Disney+ opening weekend

ESPN and ABC unveiled the 2026 WNBA regular-season schedule, featuring a 30-game slate across ABC and ESPN as part of an 11-year rights deal through 2036; Disney+ will stream Opening Weekend, and ESPN will launch Women’s Sports Sundays, a nine-week primetime showcase, including the June 21 NY vs LA anniversary game. The All-Star Game airs July 25 in Chicago, with marquee matchups featuring Indiana, New York and Las Vegas, playoff rematches, and expansion-team appearances across ESPN platforms.