Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball 2026 Schedule — What You Need to Know
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- Jan 22
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Updated: Jan 22
Women’s basketball is heating up this winter — and Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball (AU Pro Basketball) is once again bringing elite competition, innovation, and nonstop action straight to fans in Music City. The 2026 season marks the fifth championship year of the league’s 5-on-5 format, and this year’s schedule delivers 24 electrifying games over four weeks.
Whether you’re planning your calendar around the season or looking to catch every thrilling moment live or virtually, here’s your guide to the AU Pro Basketball 2026 schedule and how this league stands apart.
All 24 games in the 2026 AU Pro Basketball season will be played at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium, a buzzing home court that has become synonymous with the league’s unique brand of women’s basketball.
Week 1 — Opening Week
Wed, Feb. 4 — Games 1 & 2 (5:30 PM, 8:00 PM)
Fri, Feb. 6 — Games 3 & 4 (5:30 PM, 8:00 PM)
Sat, Feb. 7 — Games 5 & 6 (5:30 PM, 8:00 PM)
Week 2 — Midseason Momentum
Wed, Feb. 11 — Games 7 & 8 (10:30 AM, 7:00 PM)
Fri, Feb. 13 — Games 9 & 10 (5:30 PM, 8:00 PM)
Sat, Feb. 14 — Games 11 & 12 (5:30 PM, 8:00 PM)
Week 3 — Home Stretch Begins
Wed, Feb. 18 — Games 13 & 14 (10:30 AM, 7:00 PM)
Fri, Feb. 20 — Games 15 & 16 (5:30 PM, 8:00 PM)
Sat, Feb. 21 — Games 17 & 18 (5:30 PM, 8:00 PM)
Week 4 — Championship Finale
Wed, Feb. 25 — Games 19 & 20 (5:30 PM, 8:00 PM)
Thu, Feb. 26 — Games 21 & 22 (5:30 PM, 8:00 PM)
Sun, March 1 — Games 23 & 24 (1:00 PM, 3:30 PM)
This jam-packed schedule ensures consistent drama and opportunities to see your favorite players shine.
The format
Athletes Unlimited isn’t just another league, it’s a player-driven, fast-paced competition that reinvents how basketball seasons unfold, both on and off the court:
Instead of set team rosters for the entire season, AU Pro Basketball redrafts teams each week. The Top 4 players on the leaderboard become captains and draft their own squads, creating fresh lineups and endless strategic intrigue throughout the season.
Players earn points in three key ways:
Team wins: for both quarters and full games
Individual statistics: scoring, assists, rebounds, steals, etc.
MVP votes: awarded by fans and players after games
This mix ensures every minute played matters — and every athlete can climb the leaderboard for MVP honors and cash bonuses.
The 2026 roster features a dazzling cast of WNBA All-Stars, champions, and rising stars, offering fans an offseason showcase of world-class women’s basketball talent.
Where to watch?
Details are still being finalized on how to watch the 2026 season across different broadcast and streaming platforms, but historically the league has partnered with major outlets like ESPN platforms and the WNBA App, where multiple AU games were streamed free in recent seasons.
Stay tuned for official broadcast announcements — this season promises to be one of the most accessible yet for fans around the country and globe.
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