WNBA
Sports abbreviation · Sports League and Organization
| Stands for | Women's National Basketball Association |
|---|---|
| Categories | Sports |
WNBA stands for Women's National Basketball Association, a sports league and organization abbreviation.
Professional women's basketball league played during the North American summer. The regular season runs from May to September and ends with playoffs and the WNBA Finals, and most teams share markets or ownership with NBA franchises.
Example: The Las Vegas Aces won back-to-back WNBA championships in 2022 and 2023.
Usage notes
Approved by the NBA Board of Governors in 1996, the league tipped off in June 1997 with eight teams, and the Houston Comets won the first four titles. The Golden State Valkyries joined as the 13th team in 2025, and the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire were announced as expansion teams for 2026. Pronounced as letters, "W-N-B-A."
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