Retired WNBA players are about to get a multimillion-dollar gift.
The WNBA and WNBPA announced Friday that they completed the full CBA, more than two months after they agreed to a deal that allowed the 2026 season to start on time. The CBA contains a “Veteran Recognition Payment” that will pay retired players with at least five years of WNBA experience a lump sum worth as much as $100,000.
The breakdown of the veteran recognition payment is based on years played:
5–7 years: $30,000
8–11 years: $50,000
