# Global women's professional basketball developments

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-womens-professional-basketball-developments
> Updated: 2026-10-27T07:55:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The women's professional basketball landscape is seeing activity across multiple regions. In Australia and the United States, the WNBL is beginning its opening round, highlighted by the debut of the Tasmania Jewels and the return of veteran Bec Cole. Simultaneously, Australian players are competing in the WNBA championship series, including Izzy Borlase with the Atlanta Dream and Miela Sowah with the Golden State Valkyries.

In South Korea, the WKBL is preparing for the 2026-2027 season starting November 1. The upcoming season introduces structural changes, including an expansion of the regular season from 30 to 35 games and a shift in the playoff format to a best-of-three series. Furthermore, the ‘Asia Quarter’ regulations have been broadened to include a wider range of nationalities and allow teams to field two such players per game.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: WKBL 2026-2027 Women's Professional Basketball Season to Begin November 1

The 2026-2027 women's professional basketball season begins November 1, featuring an expanded 35-game schedule and broadened Asia Quarter player eligibility.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wkbl-2026-2027-womens-professional-basketball-season-to-begin-november-1

### 2026-10-14: Australian basketballers feature in WNBL opening and WNBA Finals

Australian basketballers face major milestones as the WNBL season begins and Izzy Borlase competes in her debut WNBA Finals with the Atlanta Dream.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australian-basketballers-feature-in-wnbl-opening-and-wnba-finals

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