- The 2025 WNBA season will start in May.
- The WNBA season lasts from May to October.
- Each team will play 44 regular-season games starting in 2025.
The WNBA odds for championship contenders, MVP, conference winners, and other individual awards are available at the BetMGM online sportsbook.
There will be several teams from the 2024 playoffs with high championship basketball odds, but when will their 2025 season begin?
Let’s find out.
When Does the WNBA Season Start in 2025?
The 2025 WNBA season will start in May.
When Is the 2025 WNBA Schedule Released?
The 2025 WNBA schedule will be released in either November or December.
Per the WNBA, there will be 44 regular-season games starting next season, when the expansion Golden State Valkyries begin play as the league’s 13th franchise.
WNBA Board of Governors approved the following changes for next season:
– best-of-three first-round series will now be 1-1-1 so that every team is guaranteed a home game
– finals becomes best-of-seven
– regular season will be 44 games— Scott Agness (@ScottAgness) October 10, 2024
When Did the WNBA Switch to 40 Games?
The WNBA switched to 40 games in 2023.
How Long Is the WNBA Season in 2025?
The WNBA regular season will be 44 games long starting in 2025 and run from May to October.
Will the WNBA Expand?
Yes, the WNBA will expand.
In addition to San Francisco getting a WNBA team in 2025, Portland and Toronto will get a WNBA team in 2026.
Names are to be determined for the Portland and Toronto franchises.
That’ll give the league 15 teams.