The WNBA has officially announced its 2025 schedule, featuring an exciting lineup of games and matchups. The season will kick off on May 16, 2025, with the Golden State Valkyries hosting the Los Angeles Sparks at Chase Center.
This inaugural season for the Valkyries marks a historic moment as they become the league’s 13th team, contributing to the longest schedule in WNBA history with 44 games13.
Highlighting the season will be a highly anticipated matchup between rising stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
Clark’s Indiana Fever will visit San Francisco to face the Valkyries on June 19 and again on August 31. This clash is expected to draw significant attention, showcasing two of college basketball’s most dynamic players as they transition to the professional stage13.
The schedule includes notable games such as the Valkyries hosting Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty on June 25, as well as Chelsea Gray and the Las Vegas Aces visiting on August 6. The Valkyries will only have two back-to-back games throughout the season, indicating a carefully structured approach to player management13.
In addition to the Valkyries’ games, other teams are gearing up for their openers. The Las Vegas Aces will face off against the defending champion New York Liberty on May 17, while the Indiana Fever will start their season against the Chicago Sky on May 17 as well49.
The WNBA All-Star Game is scheduled for July 19, 2025, in Indiana, promising an exciting showcase of talent from across the league. Fans can look forward to a thrilling season filled with competitive matchups and standout performances from some of basketball’s brightest stars46.
Overall, the 2025 WNBA season is set to deliver a blend of new beginnings and fierce rivalries, with fans eagerly anticipating how teams will adapt to this expanded format and what it means for player dynamics in this evolving league35.
