As passionate fans of the WNBA, we love this league and the incredible athletes who make it thrive. However, the quality and consistency of officiating has not kept pace with the league’s rapid growth and rising visibility.

This petition calls on the WNBA and Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to take concrete steps toward improving officiating standards through transparency, training, and accountability.

We respectfully urge the league to:

1. Implement public officiating reports (such as “Last Two Minute Reports”) for all games to ensure consistency and accountability.
2. Expand referee training and evaluation programs, aligning WNBA standards with those used in the NBA.
3. Increase transparency by communicating officiating policies and postgame reviews to fans and media.

Better officiating doesn’t just improve the fairness of the game — it protects players, builds trust, and strengthens the WNBA’s credibility as one of the fastest-growing professional sports leagues in the world.

As fans, we are not asking for perfection — we’re asking for progress.

It’s time for the WNBA to invest in officiating that matches the talent on the court.

Call to Action:

We, the undersigned, urge the WNBA to prioritize officiating reform and implement transparent review processes starting with the 2026 season.