A'ja Wilson leads the 2026 WNBA MVP race with odds of +200, followed by Caitlin Clark at +250. Other top candidates include Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart, and Sabrina Ionescu.
Key points
A'ja Wilson leads MVP odds at +200
Caitlin Clark follows closely at +250
Napheesa Collier recovering from ankle surgery
Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu among top contenders
2026 season could see emerging stars rise
A'ja WilsonCaitlin ClarkNapheesa CollierBreanna Stewart
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MAY 9: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever dribbles the ball against Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings during the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 9, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) | Getty Images
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MAY 9: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever dribbles the ball against Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings during the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 9, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The WNBA MVP award is entering year seven of the A’ja Era. Since 2020, A’ja Wilson has claimed four MVP trophies (plus two Finals MVP awards), and voting patterns reveal a clear tier of superstars below her. Napheesa Collier has finished second the past two seasons, and Alyssa Thomas has been a mainstay in the top five, while Liberty teammates (2023) and (2021, then with the ) earned the two odd-year MVPs.
There’s reason to believe 2025 could be a season of change. Is this the year Caitlin Clark makes her first MVP run? , and their superstar guard has plenty of motivation coming off an injury-plagued second season. With the league’s popularity blossoming and with a new collective bargaining agreement in place, more fans are rallying around the emerging stars like
Clark and others who are charting a new course for the league.
FanDuel’s odds on winner provide an early look at who’s best positioned and primed for a dominant season.
Q&A
Who are the top 10 WNBA MVP candidates for 2026?
The top 10 candidates include A'ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart, and Sabrina Ionescu, among others.
What are A'ja Wilson's odds of winning the MVP in 2026?
A'ja Wilson has odds of +200 to win the MVP award in 2026.
How did Caitlin Clark perform in her previous WNBA season?
Caitlin Clark was named first-team all-WNBA and Rookie of the Year in her one healthy season.
What impact will Napheesa Collier's injury have on her MVP chances?
Napheesa Collier will miss at least the first month of the season due to an ankle injury, which could significantly affect her MVP chances.
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Wilson is not only the defending co-Defensive Player of the Year, she also shot 50 percent from the field, 40 percent from three, and 80 percent from the foul line last year.
**2. Caitlin Clark, G, Indiana Fever (+250)**
Clark is finally healthy and ready to lead a potent and reloaded Indiana Fever squad. In her one healthy season, Clark was named first-team all-WNBA and Rookie of the Year.
Collier will miss at least the first month of the season after undergoing surgery to repair an ankle injury, but she scored career highs in points, blocks, and FG% last year.
Ionescu will get the keys to the Liberty’s attack under first-year coach Chris DeMarco, and can post elite shooting and assist numbers while driving the league’s most potent roster.
6. Paige Bueckers, G, Dallas Wings (+2000)
Bueckers won Rookie of the Year last year while being named second-team all-WNBA, and already looks comfortable as a scorer, playmaker, and defender.
Thomas finished third in MVP voting last season by averaging nearly a triple double with 15.4 PPG, 9.2 APG, and 8.8 RPG. She’ll take on even more responsibility in the post this year with Satou Sabally departing for New York.
Plum won two championships in Vegas as an electric scorer before moving to Los Angeles last year and increasing her assists and rebounding numbers – and the Sparks reload around her this offseason.
Howard is a defensive force, with 1.5 steals per game and 27 blocks on the season, but she also led the W with 3.1 threes per game. If she improves her efficiency, the 2022 No. 1 pick could take over MVP discussions.
Gray finished fourth in MVP voting last season after powering the Dream to 30 wins while posting career highs in points, rebounds, and assists.
WNBA MVP long-shots
**Nneka Ogwumike (+4000)** returns to the Sparks this season with the hopes of competing for another title. The 2016 WNBA MVP has shot better than 51% from the field in all 14 seasons.
**Satou Sabally (+4000)** stepped up her scoring in last year’s playoffs to 19 pts/game before suffering a concussion that ended the Mercury’s run. With New York, Sabally will benefit from defenses spacing out on her sharp-shooting teammates.
**Aliyah Boston (+5000)** took her game to another level during last season’s playoff run, and she’s an elite rebounder with a well-rounded offensive arsenal for a Fever team that will get excessive media attention.
**Jackie Young (+7500)** increased her scoring on the way to her third WNBA title with the Aces, and her two-way impact is among the best in the league as she enters her prime.
**Marina Mabrey (+7500)** will be leading an up-tempo Toronto attack that will showcase her advanced shot-making and playmaking in fastbreak.
**Kahleah Copper (+7500)** should be the primary scorer and top wing defender for a Mercury team hoping to remain competitive at the top of the league.
