The WNBA is officially increasing penalties for technical fouls, flagrant fouls, and flopping ahead of the 2026 season.
The updated system comes as player salaries rise significantly under the league's new CBA. Fines are also increasing across multiple categories.
Under the new structure, players will now receive a $500 fine for each of their first three technical fouls of the season — up from $200 last season. A player's fourth through seventh technical foul will cost $1,000 each, with every tech after that resulting in a $1,500 fine.
Suspensions will begin once a player reaches eight technical fouls, with every other technical after that triggering an additional suspension.
The WNBA also adjusted its flagrant foul penalties.
In the league's previous point system, a Flagrant 1 equals one point while a Flagrant 2 equals two points. However, beginning with the 2026 WNBA season, each point will carry a $500 fine. This is more than double last year's $200-per-point structure.
Players also face suspensions for reaching certain point totals. If a player with three points is charged with a Flagrant 2, they automatically receive a two-game suspension. Any player who accumulates six total points also faces a two-game suspension.
Flopping violations will also be more heavily enforced.
A first offense will result in a warning. Meanwhile, further violations will carry escalating fines starting at $100, increasing by $100 for each additional offense.
While flopping violations were previously subject to discipline, the league hadn't publicly disclosed fine costs.
