WNBA 2026 MVP Award: A’ja Wilson Makes History With Fifth Title as Las Vegas Aces Fight to Keep Championship Hopes Alive

A’ja Wilson has added another milestone to her career after being named the WNBA’s 2026 Most Valuable Player on Thursday. The Las Vegas Aces star claimed the honour for the third consecutive season, taking her career tally to a record five MVP awards. Wilson previously won the prize in 2020, 2022, 2024 and 2025, and her latest achievement makes her the first player in WNBA history to secure three MVP titles in a row.

A’ja Wilson Wins Record Fifth WNBA MVP Award, Makes History With Third Consecutive Title

A’ja Wilson has etched her name further into WNBA history after being named the league’s 2026 Most Valuable Player. The Las Vegas Aces star secured her fifth career MVP award, becoming the first player to win the honour in three consecutive seasons. Wilson received 65 of the 74 first-place votes, adding to her previous wins in 2020, 2022, 2024 and 2025. Former US Vice President Kamala Harris also congratulated Wilson through a voice message on Thursday, praising her for continuing to redefine greatness in women’s basketball.