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: Phoenix Mercury vs.
Los Angeles Sparks Atlanta Dream vs. Dallas Wings Las Vegas Aces vs. Seattle Storm 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.