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WNBA games today: May 23
There are four WNBA games Friday:
- Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx at 7:30 p.m. ET on ION
- Washington Mystics vs. Las Vegas Aces at 10 p.m. ET on ION
- Golden State Valkyries vs. Los Angeles Sparks at 10 p.m. ET on ION
- Phoenix Mercury vs. Seattle Storm at 10 p.m. ET on ION
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Where can I watch the WNBA tonight?
WNBA games can be watched on ION tonight.
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Upcoming WNBA schedule
Here is the upcoming regular season WNBA schedule for the next five days.
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | How to Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, May 23 | Sun @ Lynx | 7:30 PM | ION |
| Friday, May 23 | Mystics @ Aces | 10 PM | ION |
| Friday, May 23 | Valkyries @ Sparks | 10 PM | ION |
| Friday, May 23 | Mercury @ Storm | 10 PM | ION |
| Saturday, May 24 | Liberty @ Fever | 1 PM | CBS |
| Saturday, May 24 | Wings @ Dream | 3 PM | CBS Sports Network |
| Sunday, May 25 | Sun @ Dream | 3 p.m. | WNBA League Pass |
| Sunday, May 25 | Sky @ Sparks | 6 p.m. | WNBA League Pass |
| Sunday, May 25 | Mystics @ Mercury | 6 p.m. | WNBA League Pass |
| Sunday, May 25 | Aces @ Storm | 6 p.m. | WNBA League Pass |
| Tuesday, May 27 | Wings @ Sun | 7 p.m. | WNBA League Pass |
| Tuesday, May 27 | Valkyries @ Liberty | 7 p.m. | WNBA League Pass |
| Tuesday, May 27 | Storm @ Lynx | 8 p.m. | WNBA League Pass |
| Tuesday, May 27 | Dream @ Sparks | 10 p.m. | WNBA League Pass |
| Tuesday, May 27 | Sky @ Mercury | 10 p.m. | WNBA League Pass |
| Wednesday, May 28 | Fever @ Mystics | 7:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
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When does the WNBA season start?
The 2025 WNBA season starts on Friday, May 16 with the Atlanta Dream vs Washington Mystics, the Minnesota Lynx vs Dallas Wings and the Los Angeles Sparks vs Golden State Valkyries.
What channel is WNBA on?
The WNBA is available on ABC, Prime Video, NBA TV, ION, CBS, CBS Sports Network and ESPN this season. You can find TV info for the upcoming WNBA schedule here. Games are also available on WNBA League Pass.
When is the WNBA All-Star Game?
The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game is on July 19 at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The WNBA 3-point contest and WNBA Skills Challenge are on July 18. The full WNBA All-Star Break runs from July 17 through 21.
How many games does the WNBA play in a season?
There are 44 games on the WNBA schedule for the regular season. The WNBA schedule runs from May through September, with the WNBA playoffs taking place in October.
How many WNBA teams are there?
There are 13 WNBA teams right now. The Atlanta Dream, Dallas Wings, Chicago Sky, Las Vegas Aces, Connecticut Sun, Los Angeles Sparks, Indiana Fever, Minnesota Lynx, New York Liberty, Phoenix Mercury, Washington Mystics, Seattle Storm and the Golden State Valkyries.
WNBA standings
Here are the latest WNBA standings for 2025.
| Team | Record | Win % | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty | 0 – 0 | .000 | — |
| Las Vegas Aces | 0 – 0 | .000 | — |
| Minnesota Lynx | 0 – 0 | .000 | — |
| Indiana Fever | 0 – 0 | .000 | — |
| Chicago Sky | 0 – 0 | .000 | — |
| Seattle Storm | 0 – 0 | .000 | — |
| Atlata Dream | 0 – 0 | .000 | — |
| Phoenix Mercury | 0 – 0 | .000 | — |
| Dallas Wings | 0 – 0 | .000 | — |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 0 – 0 | .000 | — |
| Washington Mystics | 0 – 0 | .000 | — |
| Conecticut Sun | 0 – 0 | .000 | — |
| Golden State Valkyries | 0 – 0 | .000 | — |
Who are the defending WNBA Champions?
The New York Liberty are the reigning WNBA champions. The Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx 3 games to 2 in the 2024 WNBA Finals last season.
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WNBA championship history (past decade)
- 2024: New York Liberty
- 2023: Las Vegas Aces
- 2022: Las Vegas Aces
- 2021: Chicago Sky
- 2020: Seattle Storm
- 2019: Washington Mystics
- 2018: Seattle Storm
- 2017: Minnesota Lynx
- 2016: Los Angeles Sparks
- 2015: Minnesota Lynx
- 2014: Phoenix Mercury
- 2013: Minnesota Lynx
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WNBA playoff structure
Eight of the 12 teams in the WNBA earn a spot in the playoffs. The first round is best of three while the semifinals and finals are best of five.
WNBA history
The WNBA was founded back in 1996 and played its first season in 1997. The WNBA season typically goes May to the beginning of October. Each team plays 40 games per season.
In 1997, there were eight original teams. That number increased to a whopping 16 from 2000-02 before relocation and teams folding became the name of the game.
Five teams have folded in the history of the WNBA. That list includes the Charlotte Sting (2006), Cleveland Rockers (2003), Houston Cornerts (2008), Miami Soi (2002), Portland Fire (2002) and Sacramento Monarchs (2009).
Five other teams have relocated in the history of the league. Below is a look at them.
- Detroit Shock
- Orlando Miracle
- Utah Starzz
- Tulsa Shock
- San Antonio Stars
The Las Vegas Aces were originally the Utah Starz before becoming the San Antonio Stars. They relocated to Las Vegas and became the Aces back in 2017.
In 2025, the WNBA expanded to 13 teams with the introduction of the Golden State Valkyries. The league will further expand with two more teams in 2026, giving the WNBA 15 teams next year.