WNBA SEASON 30 - OPENS MAY 8 2026

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15
Teams
Apr 13
Draft Night
May 8
Opening Night
44
Games Each

Key Dates - Season 30

Apr 1-5
Player Protection Period
Teams protect players before expansion draft
Apr 6
Expansion Draft — ESPN
Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo build their rosters
Apr 7-8
Free Agency Opens
100+ free agents including A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart
Apr 13
2026 WNBA Draft — ESPN 7:30 PM ET
Dallas Wings pick #1 for second straight year
Apr 19
Training Camps Open
All 15 teams begin camp including Portland and Toronto
Apr 25
Preseason Begins
Fever vs Liberty and Storm vs Valkyries lead the slate
May 8
Opening Night — Season 30
WNBA 30th season tips off with 3 games
Jun 1-17
Commissioners Cup
In-season tournament hosted in Chicago
Jul 25
All-Star Game — Chicago
United Center hosts the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game
Sep 1-16
FIBA World Cup Break
WNBA pauses for Berlin — Team USA chases 5th straight title
Sep 27
Playoffs Begin
Top 8 teams compete for the WNBA Championship
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MAY 8
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