The 2025 WNBA season tips off this Friday, May 16. While 2024 marked a historic year for the league with record-breaking game attendance and viewership, this offseason proved that it was only just the beginning. The energy and momentum isn’t picking up where it left off, it’s skyrocketing.

Here is the full WNBA schedule for May 21 and how to watch all the games. Or see our sortable basketball schedule to filter by team or conference. USA TODAY Studio IX: Check out our women's sports hub for in-depth analysis, commentary and more all season

Behold — the most anticipated WNBA season ever. That is not a reach. Last year set records for attendance and viewership, capped off by an all-time Finals series that packed out Manhattan streets and gave a star turn to a twerking elephant.

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The WNBA broadcast rotation can be confusing, especially as it expands its presence. Here’s our 2025 guide for the Golden State Valkyries.

Here’s how to watch the Connecticut Sun game against the Las Vegas Aces May 20. The game will be broadcast live on NBC Sports Boston. The game can also be watched for free on the WNBA’s website. June 22: at Golden State Valkyries, 8:30 p.m. ET

The 2025 season of the WNBA begins on Friday, May 16, with games continuing all weekend. Here's how cord-cutters can stream them live.

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