WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire at end of 2026
Cathy Engelbert will leave the commissioner’s role after serving since 2019, according to CBS Sports.
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert will retire at the end of 2026, CBS Sports reported, bringing her tenure in charge of the league to a close.
Engelbert has held the commissioner’s role since 2019. The supplied report does not provide a reason for her departure or identify a successor.
Her exit will mark a leadership change for the league after more than seven years under her administration. Retrieved historical context describes the period as one of significant transformation, though the supplied material does not detail specific changes.
The retirement announcement appeared in the 5 September edition of the CBS Sports newsletter, alongside Week 1 expert picks and coverage of prospect Kristian Campbell’s move to Triple-A.
