The WNBA offseason no longer means months away from elite competition. With the Unrivaled Basketball set to tip off its second season, fans will once again get a front-row seat to many of the game’s biggest stars. Created by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, Unrivaled was designed to give players a high-level, in-country offseason alternative, and its rapid growth proves the concept is working.
After a wildly successful debut season, the league expanded from six teams to eight for 2026, featuring 48 total players and an even deeper pool of talent. With WNBA rivalries blending into new partnerships, this year’s edition promises even more intrigue.
2026 Unrivaled team rosters and schedule
The 2026 Unrivaled season runs from January 5 through March 4, with a short pause in mid-February for the popular 1-on-1 tournament. Every game will be broadcast nationally on TNT and TruTV, making it easy for fans to follow the action throughout the winter.
Here’s a look at the official team rosters:
Breeze BC: Paige Bueckers, Rickea Jackson, Dominique Malonga, Aari McDonald, Kate Martin, Cameron Brink
Hive BC: Kelsey Mitchell, Sonia Citron, Ezi Magbegor, Natisha Hiedeman, Saniya Rivers, Monique Billings
Laces BC: Jackie Young, Brittney Sykes, Alyssa Thomas, Jordin Canada, Maddy Siegrist, Naz Hillmon
Lunar Owls BC: Skylar Diggins, Marina Mabrey, Napheesa Collier, Rachel Banham, Rebecca Allen, Aaliyah Edwards
Mist BC: Allisha Gray, Breanna Stewart, Alanna Smith, Veronica Burton, Arike Ogunbowale, Li Yueru
Phantom BC: Kelsey Plum, Satou Sabally, Aliyah Boston, Dana Evans, Natasha Cloud, Kiki Iriafen
Rose BC: Chelsea Gray, Kahleah Copper, Azurá Stevens, Sug Sutton, Lexie Hull, Shakira Austin
Vinyl BC: Courtney Williams, Rhyne Howard, Dearica Hamby, Erica Wheeler, Rae Burrell, Brittney Griner
What could define a great season
One of Unrivaled’s biggest draws is seeing stars who usually battle each other now share the same court. Skylar Diggins and Marina Mabrey teaming up, or Cameron Brink joining forces with Paige Bueckers, gives the league a unique appeal that doesn’t exist anywhere else.
Breeze BC stands out as a potential breakout team. With the youngest roster in the league, they’re loaded with emerging talent eager to prove themselves against veteran stars. Their pace and energy could make them must-watch every night.
The 1-on-1 tournament is also expected to steal headlines again. Last season, Aaliyah Edwards powered through elite competition before Collier ultimately claimed the title and the $200,000 grand prize. With pride and money on the line, the intensity should be even higher this year.
With expanded rosters, bigger personalities, and national television exposure, Unrivaled’s 2026 season is shaping up to be a defining moment for offseason women’s basketball.
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