WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Announces Retirement at End of 2026

Cathy Engelbert, the first-ever Commissioner of the WNBA, has announced her decision to retire at the end of the 2026 calendar year. Having initially intended to serve for three-and-a-half years, Engelbert will complete seven-and-a-half years by her retirement. Her tenure has been marked by significant growth in the league's business scale, including new media rights deals and an expansion from 12 to 18 teams by 2030.