The WNBA announced it will launch an NBA-style, fully centralized replay center ahead of the 2027 season. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert makes the announcement during a press conference in Chicago before the WNBA All-Star Game. Multiple reports describe the center as part of a broader effort to address officiating issues that have become a prominent topic in recent seasons. This season, officiating is frequently discussed in connection with foul calls and enforcement of rules, with the league establishing an officiating task force earlier this year to respond to increased foul calls and other concerns. Engelbert frames the replay center as a major investment in the league’s basketball operations. One report cites her description of the plan as an investment of tens of millions of dollars aimed at improving consistency, efficiency, and transparency in officiating decisions, while maintaining game quality. The reports characterize the replay center as fully centralized, signaling a move toward more standardized review of calls. The Yahoo report notes the story may be updated as further details are released.