WNBA season tips off on Friday May 16, with 13 teams ready to compete for a championship. After one of the busiest offseasons in recent history, we now get a chance to see how the league will shape up with a new expansion team and 44 games on the schedule.

WNBA season will feature 13 teams for the first time since 2009 as the league makes its latest attempt at expansion, this time coming off a record-breaking season that saw an explosion into the national consciousness.

The WNBA is back for its 29th season with WNBA Finals champions New York Liberty looking to repeat, while a new crop of rookies entering the league, including Paige Bueckers, Dominique Malonga, Sonia Citron,

WNBA fans can check out the Aces, Liberty, Sky, and Fever in the 2025 season opener on ESPN+. Check out how to watch the action now.

Paige Bueckers starts her rookie season, Caitlin Clark returns to the Fever, and the Golden State Valkyries make their debut! Here's how to watch all the action during the 2025 WNBA season!