The WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association) is the premier women’s professional basketball league in the world, featuring the best basketball players from the United States and around the globe. The league’s 2025 season is just about to tip off, and with star power like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers, who just led the UConn Huskies to a national title, joining the league in recent years, it’s set to be a spectacle of logo-3’s, slam dunks and layups like no other.
Are you a die-hard women’s basketball fan, or just getting into the sport? Follow along to find out how to watch, explore the WNBA schedule and more.
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2025 WNBA Season TV Schedule
Click below to view all of the upcoming WNBA games, including information of what channel to tune into to watch live.
How to Watch WNBA Games
There are several options for watching WNBA games. Most games will be broadcast on ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC.
Find your channels below and check the schedule above to find out when your favorite teams are playing.
- ESPN – Ch. 206
- ESPN2 – Ch. 209
- ABC – Find your local network
- CBS – Find your local network
- NBA TV
- ION TV
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How Many WNBA Teams Are There?
There are currently 13 teams in the WNBA, divided into two conferences: the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference. The Golden State Valkyries are joining the league for the first time this season.
WNBA Teams by Conference
Eastern Conference
Western Conference
- Dallas Wings
- Las Vegas Aces
- Los Angeles Sparks
- Minnesota Lynx
- Phoenix Mercury
- Seattle Storm
- Golden State Valkyries
Recent WNBA Champions
Of those teams, here are the ones who have managed to pull off a league championship title:
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
Top Players in the League
The WNBA is home to some of the most talented basketball players in the world, including reigning Breanna Stewart, legendary scorer Diana Taurasi, rising star A’ja Wilson, dunk queen Brittney Griner and all-time leading NCAA scorer Caitlin Clark.
How Many Games are in a WNBA Season?
WNBA teams each play 44 games during the WNBA regular season (175+ games total), which runs from early May until mid-September.
Key Dates to Know
Here are some of the biggest dates in the 2025 WNBA season fans should be aware of:
- April 14: WNBA Draft
- April 27: Training Camp Begins
- May 16: Regular Season Begins
- June 1-17: Commissioner’s Cup Tournament
- July 1: Commissioner’s Cup Championship
- July 17-21: WNBA All-Star Break
- July 19: WNBA All-Star Game
- September 11: Regular Season Ends
- September 14: Playoffs Begin
- October 17: Last Possible Finals Date
Who is the WNBA Logo Based On?
Though there’s been much speculation as to whether the WNBA’s logo features any particular player’s silhouette, the league says it’s not based on any one player. Some have noticed, though, that the image bears some resemblance to WNBA legend Diana Taurasi, who recently retired, Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne and Kiah Stokes.
Taurasi is currently the fan consensus for the most probable player to have had the logo modeled after their likeness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does the WNBA season start?
The 2025 WNBA season starts on May 16, 2025.
How many WNBA teams are there?
There are 13 teams. See them all above.
How many games in WNBA season?
There are 40 games in the 2025 WNBA regular season.
Who is the WNBA logo?
Although there’s no official word, the female athlete featured in the WNBA logo is popularly thought to be the silhouette of Sue Bird.
How much do WNBA players make?
On average, WNBA players made $102,751 in 2022 according to NBA Connecticut.
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