WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to Retire at Year’s End

Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, October 17, 2026 —

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert plans to retire at the end of the year, and a search firm has been engaged to vet candidates for her successor. The information provided does not identify the firm or name any potential candidates.

The search firm’s stated role is to vet candidates. No further details were provided about how the search will be conducted, how many candidates may be considered or who will make the final selection. The information also does not specify when a successor is expected to be named or take over.

Engelbert’s retirement is set for the end of the year, but no specific date was provided. The announcement does not give a reason for her decision or describe any plans for her after she leaves the commissioner’s position. No details were provided about interim leadership or other steps the league may take during the transition.

The available information establishes the timing of Engelbert’s departure and confirms that candidate vetting is underway through a search firm. Further details about the process, the candidates and the timing of an appointment were not provided.

Story summarized from the original created by DOUG FEINBERG, Associated Press on www.news10.com, see more information here.

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