The WNBA will celebrate its 30th season starting on May 8, 2026, with an exciting schedule featuring 44 games per team and a 17-day break for the FIBA World Cup in September. The season opener includes a highly anticipated rematch between the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury on May 9, where the Aces will receive their championship rings. Notably, the first game of the season will showcase rising stars Caitlin Clark from the Indiana Fever and Paige Bueckers from the Dallas Wings. Other key matchups include the Minnesota Lynx facing the Mercury on June 1, and the return of former Liberty coach Sandy Brondello to Brooklyn with the Toronto Tempo on June 3. The season also features a historic rematch on June 21, marking 30 years since the league's inception, with star players from both teams competing. The Aces and Lynx will meet again on August 8, potentially featuring a showdown between MVP A'ja Wilson and Collier, who is recovering from injury. The season concludes with a rivalry game between the Golden State Valkyries and Los Angeles Sparks on September 24.