WNBA All-Star Arike Ogunbowale arrested in downtown Miami, charged with misdemeanor battery after nightclub incident

Incident reported at E11EVEN in downtown Miami

WNBA All-Star Arike Ogunbowale was arrested in Miami this week and booked on a misdemeanor battery charge following a reported early-morning altercation at the E11EVEN nightclub in downtown Miami.

The incident occurred Thursday, March 5, 2026, at approximately 4:20 a.m., at the club located at 29 NE 11th St., police records indicate. Ogunbowale, 29, is accused of striking a member of the venue’s security staff while being escorted out of the business. The alleged victim reported being punched in the face with a closed fist, causing him to fall to the ground. Police also documented observations indicating Ogunbowale appeared to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident.

Charge and custody status

Ogunbowale faces a first-degree misdemeanor battery charge under Florida law. Jail records reviewed by miami.news show she was released from custody Thursday afternoon after posting a $1,000 bond.

As with all criminal cases, the charge is an allegation. The case will proceed through the Miami-Dade criminal court process, where prosecutors and the defense will address the underlying evidence, including witness accounts and any surveillance video referenced by police.

Context: WNBA and offseason 3-on-3 play in South Florida

The arrest came within hours of a championship game in Unrivaled, a women’s 3-on-3 league that staged its season in the Miami area. Ogunbowale played for Mist BC during the league’s 2026 season, which culminated on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

Unrivaled and the Dallas Wings each acknowledged the incident publicly and said they were gathering additional information. No league discipline or team sanctions had been announced as of Friday, March 6, 2026.

Who Arike Ogunbowale is

• Age: 29
• WNBA team: Dallas Wings
• Accolades: Four-time WNBA All-Star; WNBA scoring champion (2020)
• College: University of Notre Dame

Key next steps in the case typically include the filing of formal charging documents, an arraignment or first court appearance schedule, and evidence review by both sides.

What happens next

Battery cases in Miami-Dade commonly turn on corroborating evidence such as medical documentation, independent witnesses, and security-camera footage when available. Court records and hearing calendars will determine how quickly the case advances and whether it is resolved through dismissal, diversion, plea negotiations, or trial.

miami.news will continue monitoring court filings and any official action by the Wings or Unrivaled as additional verified information becomes public.