WNBA Teams Unveil 2025 Schedules with Humor and Excitement
The WNBA is gearing up for an electrifying 2025 season, and fans are already buzzing with excitement. After a record-breaking 2024 season that saw a 48% jump in attendance and over 2.3 million fans attending games, the league is showing no signs of slowing down. The 2025 season promises to be bigger and better, with new teams, more games, and plenty of drama on and off the court.
On Monday, the WNBA announced its 2025 regular season schedule, which will tip off on Friday, May 16, and wrap up on Thursday, September 11. This season will feature a 44-game slate for each team, with 22 home and 22 away games. But that’s not all—this year marks the debut of the league’s highly anticipated expansion team, the Golden State Valkyries.
Opening Night Matchups
The Golden State Valkyries will make their grand entrance into the league with an inaugural game against the Los Angeles Sparks. Meanwhile, the 2024 WNBA Finals runner-up, the Minnesota Lynx, will face off against the Dallas Wings. The Wings are expected to make waves this season, especially if they land UConn Huskies star guard Paige Bueckers as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft.
Rounding out the opening night action, the Atlanta Dream will take on the Washington Mystics. With these matchups, the season is set to start with a bang.
Teams Get Creative with Schedule Announcements
In true WNBA fashion, teams took to social media to reveal their 2025 schedules, and they didn’t hold back on the creativity. From comedic skits to clever graphics, each team brought its unique flair to the announcements. Here’s a quick look at some of the highlights:
- Atlanta Dream: The Dream invited fans to the “cookout” with a playful tweet featuring the hashtag #DoItForTheDream.
- Chicago Sky: The Sky joked about a “suspect’s schedule” being released, adding a touch of humor to their announcement.
- Connecticut Sun: The Sun shared a “2025 Season Forecast,” complete with weather-themed graphics and the hashtags #BringTheHeat and #CTSun.
- Golden State Valkyries: The league’s newest team encouraged fans to “Join the Ascent” with a sleek and inspiring schedule reveal.
- Indiana Fever: The Fever got artsy with a “mascot pictionary” game, where their mascot attempted to draw opposing team logos in under 30 seconds.
Other teams like the Las Vegas Aces, New York Liberty, and Phoenix Mercury also brought their A-game to social media, using everything from movie themes to family photo-style graphics to engage their fans.
What to Watch For in 2025
With the addition of the Golden State Valkyries, the league is expanding its reach and bringing even more talent to the court. Fans are also eagerly awaiting the arrival of Paige Bueckers, who is widely expected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Her potential impact on the Dallas Wings could be a game-changer, as analysts Andraya Carter and Carolyn Peck discussed in a recent video breakdown.
As the league continues to grow, the 2025 season is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet. From the opening night matchups to the creative schedule reveals, the WNBA is proving once again why it’s a league on the rise.
Mark your calendars, WNBA fans—May 16 can’t come soon enough!
Originally Written by: ESPN Staff
