NEW YORK – The WNBA and the National Basketball Referees Association (NBRA), the union representing the WNBA referees, announced today they have entered into a new two-year collective bargaining agreement, commencing with the 2019 season.

“We are pleased to extend the WNBA’s partnership with the NBRA for two more seasons,” said NBA Deputy Commissioner and COO Mark Tatum. “WNBA officials are part of our world-class referee program which features state-of-the-art development and training. We are fortunate to have this excellent group of referees representing our league.”

Per league policy, terms of the agreement will not be disclosed.