2025 WNBA Season Begins: Expanded Schedule, Star Power, and a New Team in the Bay
The 2025 WNBA season is officially underway, bringing with it an expanded schedule, a wave of new talent, and the highly anticipated debut of the Golden State Valkyries. With each team now playing 44 regular season games, fans can expect more matchups, deeper storylines, and increased visibility for the league’s brightest stars including Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark, who headline one of the most hyped rookie classes in WNBA history.
🗓️ Expanded Schedule, Expanded Impact
This season marks a major milestone for the league, as the move from 40 to 44 games per team reflects both growing fan demand and increased investment in the women’s game.
- More nationally televised games
- Greater cross conference play
- Key dates include the WNBA All Star Game (July) and Commissioner’s Cup
The longer season also creates more opportunities for rookies and emerging stars to make their mark over a sustained campaign.
🟣 Welcome the Golden State Valkyries
The Golden State Valkyries make their league debut in 2025, bringing professional women’s basketball to the Bay Area under the same ownership group as the Golden State Warriors. Backed by a passionate fanbase and innovative branding, the Valkyries are expected to immediately impact both the standings and the league’s media presence.
- Home court: Chase Center, San Francisco
- Early fan favorites: Top draft picks and WNBA veterans like Chelsea Gray
- Already drawing sellout crowds and strong merchandise sales
Expect fireworks every time the Valkyries hit the floor especially against established powers like Las Vegas and New York.
🌟 Rookie Watch: Bueckers and Clark Turn Up the Heat
All eyes are on Paige Bueckers (Dallas Wings) and Caitlin Clark (Indiana Fever), the two biggest names in this year’s class. Both are expected to be franchise cornerstones and key figures in the league’s continued rise.
- Bueckers: Smooth facilitator, two way potential, face of the Wings’ rebuild
- Clark: Sharpshooting point guard, playmaking engine, ready to lead the Fever back to contention
- Other rookies to watch: Angel Reese (Atlanta Dream), Kamilla Cardoso (Chicago Sky)
The hype is real and early signs show they’re ready to deliver.
📺 Where to Watch
Fans can follow the action across a range of platforms, thanks to expanded broadcast and streaming partnerships:
- National TV: ESPN, ABC, CBS Sports Network
- Streaming: WNBA League Pass, Amazon Prime Video, ESPN+
- Select games also available on YouTube and Facebook Live
Coverage is more accessible than ever, with multiple broadcast partners committed to spotlighting the league year round.
📰 Final Thoughts
The 2025 WNBA season is a tipping point for the league more games, a new franchise, and a roster of stars built for the spotlight. With expansion, youth, and accessibility all trending upward, this season promises to be a landmark moment in women’s professional sports.
