Expansion Valkyries part of WNBA's '25 opening triple-header

Field Level Media|published: Mon 2nd December, 13:42 2024

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Sep 25, 2024; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Connecticut Sun during game two of the first round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

The expansion Golden State Valkyries will be part of an opening-night triple-header when the 2025 WNBA season tips off on May 16.

The league's 29th regular season, featuring a record 44-game schedule for each of the 13 franchises, runs through Sept. 11.

The Valkyries will debut against the Los Angeles Sparks, with the Atlanta Dream visiting the Washington Mystics and the Minnesota Lynx visiting the Dallas Wings on opening night.

The defending champion New York Liberty will begin the season at home against the Las Vegas Aces on May 17.

"We look forward to tipping off the WNBA's 29th season in May of 2025 and continuing to build on the success of last season, when the WNBA delivered its most-watched Draft and All-Star Game, and set records for viewership, attendance, digital consumption and merchandise sales," said WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert. "The upcoming free agency period and the 2025 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm will create a tremendous level of excitement, and we are also looking forward to the expansion Golden State Valkyries taking the court for the first time."

The dates released Monday also include a 17-day period in June for the WNBA Commissioner's Cup, as well as the All-Star Game on July 16 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. This is the first time that Indianapolis, home of the Indiana Fever, will host the All-Star Game.

The WNBA will release the complete television and streaming schedule at a later date.

--Field Level Media