WNBA FantasyBasketball.
Other platforms treat the WNBA like an afterthought. We made it the whole thing. Backcourt is fantasy basketball built entirely for the W — a love letter to women's hoops.
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What Is WNBA Fantasy Basketball?
WNBA fantasy basketball lets you draft a roster of real WNBA players and score points based on how they perform in actual games. Every rebound, assist, and bucket your players record becomes your points. You set a starting five each week, manage your bench, and compete head-to-head against friends in your league.
On Backcourt, one person starts a league and invites their group — a commissioner running the show. Whether you follow every game or you're new to the W, drafting your first team takes minutes. This is the WNBA getting the fantasy platform it always deserved.
How Backcourt Works
Build Your Roster
Draft your favorite players in a live snake draft. Waive players who no longer fit your strategy, set an injury reserve to cover your starters, and grab free agents instantly. Build the roster that puts you over the edge.
Head-to-Head or Points
Compete in weekly matchups or accumulate points all season. Two ways to play, countless ways to win.
Live Scoring
Watch your points tick up in real time. Never miss a big moment.
Track Your Faves
A customized feed with updates on your favorite teams and players in the W.
More Coming Every Week
Trades and in-app chat are on the way, with more league customization close behind. We're building the tools for you to make your fantasy basketball experience all your own.
WNBA Fantasy Basketball FAQ
How do I start a WNBA fantasy league?
Head to Backcourt, create a league, and invite your friends with a share code. As commissioner you pick the format, set the draft, and you're running the W's best fantasy league in minutes. Start one free.
Is Backcourt free to play?
Yes. The Backcourt beta is free for the 2026 season.
How does WNBA fantasy scoring work?
Your players earn points for real stats — points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks, and threes — with bonuses for big performances. Choose head-to-head or season-long points scoring when you create your league. See the details of our rule set here.
Can I play on desktop or only mobile?
Both. Play on the web at play.backcourtapp.com or grab the iOS beta on TestFlight.
When does the 2027 WNBA fantasy season open?
Full-season play opens around the 2027 WNBA season. Join the list below and you'll be first to know.
Play Now.
Beta test our platform before we go wide. Run a league for the remainder of the 2026 season and nail your strategy before our first full-season run in 2027.
Be First in Line for 2027 WNBA Fantasy.
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