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WNBA Kicks Off 2025 Season with Expansion, New Talent, and High Expectations

The league debuts the Golden State Valkyries, welcomes rookie stars like Paige Bueckers, and prepares for a transformative year leading into critical CBA negotiations.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark in Iowa City for a WNBA preseason game against the Brazil national team on May 4, 2025.

Overview

  • The 2025 WNBA season introduces a 44-game schedule and a best-of-seven Finals format, marking the league's longest season to date.
  • The Golden State Valkyries become the first expansion team since 2008, with their inaugural game set against the Los Angeles Sparks.
  • Caitlin Clark, labeled by the WNBA Commissioner as 'the most popular athlete in America,' enters her sophomore season leading a revamped Indiana Fever roster with championship ambitions.
  • Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 overall draft pick, joins the Dallas Wings, adding to the excitement of a rookie class poised to make an impact.
  • With the current collective bargaining agreement expiring after this season, upcoming negotiations are expected to shape the league's future, including player compensation and team expansion plans.