The Wait Is Over. WNBA Basketball Is Back.

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What to Know About Women’s Basketball Today

1. It’s WNBA Opening Day! 🏀

The wait is over. The 2025 WNBA season officially tips off today.

Here’s tonight’s opening lineup:

• Atlanta Dream vs Washington Mystics - 7:30 PM ET | ION, League Pass

• Minnesota Lynx vs Dallas Wings - 7:30 PM ET | ION, League Pass

• Los Angeles Sparks vs Golden State Valkyries - 10:00 PM ET | ION, League Pass

👉 See the full WNBA schedule

WHY IT MATTERS: Last season brought record-breaking attendance and viewership, and the momentum isn’t slowing down. This year is stacked with storylines and high expectations: Can the New York Liberty repeat? Is A’ja Wilson going to continue her dominance? Will Paige Bueckers elevate the Wings in her rookie year? What will the Golden State Valkyries look like in their debut season? Will Caitlin Clark and the Fever live up to the hype? It’s going to be a fun few months.

2. What WNBA GM’s Really Think 👀

The results of the annual WNBA General Manager Survey are in, just in time for tip-off.

League GMs answered 40 questions covering everything from predicted champions (Minnesota Lynx) and MVP favorites (Napheesa Collier) to top skills like best passer (Chelsea Gray). One important note: GMs weren’t allowed to vote for their own team or personnel.

👉 See the full results of the 2025 WNBA GM Survey

WHY IT MATTERS: This yearly survey is always a fascinating look into how the league’s top decision-makers view the WNBA landscape. These are the folks building each team’s roster, so when they share their takes, it’s worth listening. Plus, it’s always fun to see how your opinions match up (or don’t) with theirs.

3. Indiana Fever Land Sports Illustrated Cover 📸

The Indiana Fever are front and center on the new Sports Illustrated WNBA Preview 2025 issue. Four stars—Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston, and DeWanna Bonner—grace the cover.

👉 Read the Sports Illustrated cover story

WHY IT MATTERS: Expectations for the Indiana Fever are sky high and with those comes more national media attention. Strong free agency moves and the return of Caitlin Clark all position the Fever to be one of the most closely watched teams this season.