Overview
- The 2025 WNBA season opens with a 44-game schedule and a new best-of-seven Finals format, marking a significant structural evolution for the league.
- The Golden State Valkyries make their debut as the WNBA's 13th franchise, the first expansion team since 2008.
- Caitlin Clark enters her sophomore season as an MVP favorite, with the Indiana Fever bolstering their roster around her with key veteran additions and a new head coach, Stephanie White.
- Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 overall draft pick, is set to make her professional debut with the Dallas Wings, joining a roster that includes standout Arike Ogunbowale.
- Reigning champions New York Liberty, led by Breanna Stewart, begin their title defense, while contenders like the Minnesota Lynx and Las Vegas Aces aim to reclaim the championship.