WNBA Salary Cap Rankings 2025: Which Team Has Most Space?

Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase, left, and players gather before a WNBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Sparks in San Francisco, Friday, May 16, 2025.
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Although the 2025 WNBA season is in full swing, all eyes remain on the 2026 free agency when many of the top players in the league will become available as unrestricted free agents. Itโ€™s all set up for the most player movement in league history.

As a result, having clean books is of the utmost importance.

Check out Spotrac for an updated look at each teamโ€™s salary cap situation.

Below are all WNBA teams and their estimated salary caps for the 2025 season:

WNBA Salary Cap Rankings 2025

TeamTotal CapCap Space
Los Angeles Sparks$1,543,722$-36,622
Minnesota Lynx$1,500,746$6,354
Las Vegas Aces$1,499,149$7,951
Atlanta Dream$1,483,161$23,939
Seattle Storm$1,464,480$42,620
Dallas Wings$1,450,783$56,317
Chicago Sky$1,450,197$56,903
Phoenix Mercury$1,418,996$88,104
Indiana Fever$1,395,169$111,931
New York Liberty$1,387,706$119,394
Connecticut Sun$1,319,920$187,180
Washington Mystics$1,112,792$394,308
Golden State Valkyries$1,065,112$441,988

Which WNBA Team Has the Highest Salary Cap in 2025?

The Los Angeles Sparks have the highest salary cap in the league as of early July, thanks to a total cap of $1,543,722 for their 13-player roster.

This yearโ€™s midseason cut-down date is July 13, so expect Los Angeles to trim its roster in the coming days.

Which WNBA Team Has the Most Cap Space in 2025?

In their first year as a WNBA franchise, the Golden State Valkyries have the most available cap space with $441,988.

That has played a part in Golden State leading the league in transactions this season.

What is the WNBA Salary Cap in 2025?

The WNBA salary cap for the 2025 season is $1,507,100.

A WNBA roster must have 11-12 players.

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Shane Jackson

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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.

Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.