Unrivaled, presented by Samsung Galaxy, is entering its second season with major momentum, announcing its full 2026 schedule in partnership with TNT Sports and expanding its national broadcast presence to four consecutive nights of elite women’s basketball. Beginning Friday, Jan. 5, through Monday each week, fans will experience a continuous slate of action televised exclusively on TNT, truTV, and HBO Max. Tickets for Season Two will be available through pre-sale on Nov. 14 for newsletter subscribers, with general on-sale opening Nov. 17 at unrivaled.basketball.
This year’s expanded format eliminates back-to-backs for players, which prioritizes performance, recovery, and consistency. The new structure also gives fans more opportunities to watch the league’s stars compete throughout an extended weekend. Fridays and Mondays will air on TNT, truTV, and HBO Max, while Saturday and Sunday matchups will appear on truTV and HBO Max. Each night will follow the doubleheader format that became so successful in Season One, creating a reliable viewing rhythm and a premium in-arena experience.
Opening Night on Monday, Jan. 5 will set the tone for the season with all eight clubs taking the court. The daytime slate begins with Mist BC facing Hive BC at 1 p.m. ET, featuring co-founder Breanna Stewart matched against Kelsey Mitchell in her Unrivaled debut. The action continues as last year’s Championship runner-up, Vinyl BC, led by Miami native Erica Wheeler, challenges Alyssa Thomas and Laces BC. The primetime window on TNT, truTV, and HBO Max delivers one of the most highly anticipated matchups of the year, as reigning league MVP Napheesa Collier and the Lunar Owls meet defending Unrivaled and 2025 WNBA Champion Chelsea Gray and Rose BC. The day concludes with two of the biggest names in women’s basketball, Kelsey Plum and Paige Bueckers, making their Unrivaled debuts for Phantom BC and Breeze BC.
The season structure ensures that every matchup carries weight. Each club will face every opponent twice, creating natural rivalries and sustained competitive stakes. Early spotlight games include a rematch of last year’s finalists, Rose and Vinyl, on Friday, Jan. 9, with their second meeting set for Feb. 7. February will also bring back the popular 1 on 1 Tournament Presented by Sprite, which will take place Feb. 11, 13, and 14 and feature high-intensity play that fans embraced last season.
Another major moment arrives on Friday, Jan. 30 with “Philly is Unrivaled,” presented by Xfinity. Hosted at the Xfinity Mobile Arena, the event features Breeze BC vs. Phantom BC at 7:30 p.m. ET, followed by Rose BC vs. Lunar Owls at 8:45 p.m. The night holds special meaning for Philadelphia natives Kahleah Copper of Rose BC and Natasha Cloud of Phantom BC, who will compete professionally in their hometown for the first time. The energy surrounding this event is expected to be one of the standout storylines of the season.
The expanded 56-game regular season concludes on Friday, Feb. 27 and then moves directly into the Unrivaled Playoffs Presented by Samsung Galaxy on Feb. 28. Season Two will feature an expanded playoff field of six clubs. The top two seeds will earn byes to the semifinals, where the No. 1 overall seed will play the lowest remaining seed after the first round. The Unrivaled Championship is scheduled for Wednesday, March 4 at 9:30 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV, and HBO Max.
With increased national exposure, a deeper schedule, and a roster filled with top-tier talent, Unrivaled’s 2026 season is positioned to raise the standard for women’s professional basketball. The league continues to build competitive excellence, compelling storytelling, and a growing fan culture that reinforces the significant rise of women’s sports.
