WNBA 2025 Schedule: 10 Must-See Games and Storylines to Watch
The WNBA is gearing up for an electrifying 2025 season, and fans won’t have to wait long to see some of the league’s most exciting storylines unfold. The regular season tips off on May 16, and it’s already shaping up to be a year to remember. From the debut of the Golden State Valkyries to the arrival of the highly anticipated No. 1 draft pick, expected to be UConn’s Paige Bueckers, there’s no shortage of drama. But if you’re hoping for a rematch of last year’s epic WNBA Finals between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx, you’ll have to be patient. That showdown won’t happen until July 30—unless, of course, they meet in the Commissioner’s Cup final on July 1.
The league released its 2025 schedule on Monday, and while broadcast and streaming details won’t be available until next spring, we already know which games are must-watch. Here’s a breakdown of the top 10 matchups you won’t want to miss this season, along with the storylines that make them so compelling.
May 17: Chicago Sky at Indiana Fever
One of the WNBA’s most underrated rivalries is about to get even more intense. The Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever, whose home arenas are just 182 miles apart, will face off for the first of five meetings this season. Last year, rookies Caitlin Clark (Indiana) and Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese (Chicago) brought a new level of excitement to this matchup. The Fever won the series 3-1 and made the playoffs, while the Sky fell short. Both teams have new head coaches—Stephanie White for Indiana and Tyler Marsh for Chicago—and the Sky will add another lottery pick (No. 3 overall) to their roster. This game is a must-watch for fans of young talent and heated rivalries.
May 21: Dallas Wings at Minnesota Lynx
Circle this one on your calendar: it’s Paige Bueckers’ homecoming game in Minneapolis. The Dallas Wings, who finished 9-31 last season and missed the playoffs, are looking to bounce back under new general manager Curt Miller. They’re still searching for a head coach, but all eyes will be on Bueckers, the projected No. 1 pick and favorite for WNBA Rookie of the Year. This game will be the second meeting between the Wings and Lynx in the first five days of the season, but the added drama of Bueckers playing in front of her hometown crowd makes it unmissable.
May 27: Atlanta Dream at Los Angeles Sparks
Two new head coaches, Karl Smesko (Atlanta) and Lynne Roberts (Los Angeles), will face off in this intriguing early-season matchup. Both coaches left their college programs midseason to join the WNBA, and this game will be a chance to see how they’re adjusting to the pro level. Keep an eye on Atlanta’s Rhyne Howard and Los Angeles’ Rickea Jackson, as well as Cameron Brink if she’s recovered from the knee injury that cut her rookie season short.
June 7: Las Vegas Aces at Golden State Valkyries
It’s a reunion of sorts as Aces head coach Becky Hammon takes on her former assistant, Natalie Nakase, who now leads the expansion Golden State Valkyries. This game will also be a chance to see how the Valkyries are faring in their inaugural season. With Hammon’s championship pedigree and Nakase’s fresh perspective, this coaching matchup is one to watch.
June 17: Las Vegas Aces at Minnesota Lynx
Get ready for a battle of the superstars. Las Vegas’ A’ja Wilson, the unanimous MVP last season, will go head-to-head with Minnesota’s Napheesa Collier, who was one vote shy of being the unanimous runner-up and won the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award. Both players are in their primes, and this will be their first meeting of the season. Expect fireworks.
July 13: Dallas Wings at Indiana Fever
It’s a clash of college basketball legends as Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark face off for the second time in the WNBA. The two stars met twice in the NCAA tournament, with UConn winning their 2021 Sweet 16 matchup and Iowa taking the 2024 national semifinal. This game is a must-watch for fans of both players and anyone who loves a good rivalry.
July 15: Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun (Boston)
Stephanie White returns to Boston, where she coached the Connecticut Sun to a win in the WNBA’s first game at TD Garden last season. This time, she’ll be leading the Indiana Fever, with Caitlin Clark as the star attraction. If last year’s sellout crowd is any indication, this game will be another can’t-miss event.
Aug. 10: Minnesota Lynx at New York Liberty
The Lynx and Liberty will meet at Barclays Center for the first time since their epic Game 5 in the 2024 WNBA Finals. The Liberty won that game—and their first championship—67-62 in overtime, but Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve didn’t hold back in her postgame comments, calling the officiating “stolen.” This rematch is sure to be intense.
Aug. 13: New York Liberty at Las Vegas Aces
The Liberty and Aces have developed one of the league’s best rivalries, and this game will be their third meeting of the season. With stars like A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart, who have five MVP awards between them, this matchup is a showcase of the WNBA’s elite talent.
Sept. 11: Phoenix Mercury at Dallas Wings
Could this be Diana Taurasi’s final regular-season game? If the WNBA legend returns for a 21st season, this matchup against fellow UConn alum Paige Bueckers will be one for the ages. The first meeting between the two would take place on June 11, Taurasi’s 43rd birthday, in Phoenix. If she does retire, this game will be a fitting sendoff for one of the greatest players in league history.
The 2025 WNBA season is packed with storylines, rivalries, and must-see matchups. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to the league, these games are the perfect way to experience the excitement and talent that make the WNBA so special.
Originally Written by: Mechelle Voepel
