WNBA 2025 Season to Feature Expanded Schedule, New Team, and Rivalry Highlights

The season will see the debut of the Golden State Valkyries, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese renewing their rivalry, and a record 44-game schedule.

The 2025 WNBA season begins May 16, marking the debut of the Golden State Valkyries, the league's 13th team, with their first game against the Los Angeles Sparks.
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, whose rivalry has drawn significant attention since college, will open their seasons on May 17 as the Indiana Fever face the Chicago Sky in the first of five matchups this year.
The league expands to a 44-game regular season, up from 40 in previous years, with the playoffs also featuring a new best-of-seven format for the Finals.
The 2025 WNBA Draft, set for April, is expected to feature UConn star Paige Bueckers as the likely No. 1 pick for the Dallas Wings, adding another layer of excitement to the season.
The All-Star Game will be held in Indianapolis on July 19, and the New York Liberty will celebrate their 2024 championship with a ring ceremony on May 17 against the Las Vegas Aces.