The 2023 WNBA season has arrived! Though many players are primed for success this season, all eyes are on Brittney Griner, who will be making her return to the league following her detainment in Russia. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of opening weekend.
When does the 2023 WNBA season start?
WNBA tip-off weekend begins Friday, May 19 and runs through Sunday, May 21.
Which teams will open the 2023 season?
Opening weekend will offer multiple marquee matchups including:
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Phoenix Mercury vs. Los Angeles Sparks
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Atlanta Dream vs. Dallas Wings
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Las Vegas Aces vs. Seattle Storm
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Phoenix Mercury vs. Chicago Sky
How can I watch the action?
The Phoenix-Los Angeles game will air on ESPN on 5/19 at 11 p.m. ET and be simulcast on ESPN+, which will be the streaming service’s first WNBA game. The Friday matchup marks Griner’s first regular-season game since 2021. The Atlanta-Dallas game will air on ABC on 5/20 at 1 p.m. ET, followed by the Vegas-Seattle game at 3 p.m. ET on ABC. ESPN and ESPN+ will air the Phoenix-Chicago game on 5/21 at 4 p.m. ET. The Sunday matchup marks Griner’s first game back in Phoenix on her home team court. ESPN will utilize a WNBA Finals-level production complement – more than a dozen cameras – for both Mercury games to document Griner’s return. Coverage will…
