WNBA Is Back: BetUS Offers Full Slate of Betting Lines

The WNBA season 2026 has arrived, and BetUS is proud to offer the most extensive women’s professional basketball betting menu in the industry. Our customers can find WNBA odds on a variety of markets in what will be another exciting year for one of the world’s most dynamic professional sports leagues.

 

Tip-Off Time Is Now

The WNBA schedule will unfold on Friday, May 8th, and fans cannot wait to see the stars come out to shine. BetUS has designed a comprehensive betting menu that will allow our visitors to engage with several markets, including our WNBA Championship futures, where last year’s champions, the Las Vegas Aces, are the second choice (+400), to the 2024 champs, the New York Liberty (+225).

We also have WNBA Commissioner's Cup odds, which is the annual in-season tournament, where we find that the New York Liberty is also the bettor’s choice at odds of +300.

Those who may also want to wager on personal WNBA Awards, such as the league MVP, Coach of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and Rookie of the Year, will find it all right here at BetUS.

Lastly, we also offer player props on each game and several in our WNBA Specials section, including "Will Caitlin Clark Record A Triple Double In Any Of Her 1st Three 2026 Regular Season Games?" or “Will A'ja Wilson Record 54+ Points (WNBA Record) In Any 2026 Regular Season Game?"

Women’s pro basketball fans will also find point spreads, moneylines, and player props on all the WNBA games throughout the season. Live betting is also available on all these games for those who want immediate, immersive action.

Welcome to the League

The WNBA season is tipping off on Friday, May 8th, with six WNBA teams in action for the 2026 season debut. The three games feature the Connecticut Sun traveling to meet the New York Liberty, while the Golden State Valkyries visit the Seattle Storm.

Friday night also features a third game, where one of the two expansion teams, the Toronto Tempo, will entertain the Washington Mystics. The following evening, the other expansion club, the Portland Fire, will welcome the Chicago Sky to the Moda Center.

Which teams and players will steal the headlines and make WNBA news this season are questions waiting to be answered. Although it is a long season that winds its way through the spring and summer, culminating in the playoffs when the postseason begins in late September.

BetUS will have lines up for all these games and so much more. As the industry leader and a pioneer of the digital sports betting industry that dates back to 1994, we have a myriad of markets on sports that are in season and many others that are out of season.

Furthermore, our unique novelty props section is devoted to the world of entertainment, celebrity, politics, and pop culture, which offers a novel betting experience for those who enjoy coloring outside the traditional betting lines.

FAQs

When does the WNBA season start?

The WNBA regular season begins on May 8, 2026, featuring three games, including Connecticut vs. New York, Washington vs. Toronto, and Golden State vs. Seattle.

What is Caitlin Clark's salary in the WNBA?

Caitlin Clark will receive a substantial raise over her $78,066 base salary due to the new WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement and a higher salary cap. In 2026, Clark will be paid $528,846, including an option in 2027 for $597,596.

Who is the highest-paid WNBA player?

The Indiana Fever’s Kelsey Mitchell is the league’s highest-paid player with a salary of approximately $1.4 million. However, the Las Vegas Aces’ superstar, A’ja Wilson, is scheduled for a supermax contract this year of $1.4 million as well.

About BetUS

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