WNBA's 2026 schedule has recently been released. Let's explore the top five must-watch matchups that could define the season.

The WNBA released its game schedule for the 2026 regular season, the league’s 30th, which will begin on Friday, May 8.

The 2026 WNBA schedule is here. From A'ja Wilson to Caitlin Clark, here are the games to keep an eye on.

Duncan also makes her Netflix debut on Friday.

The WNBA enters its landmark 30th season with WNBA Tip-Off 2026 presented by CarMax on Friday, May 8, with a three-game slate. The action continues through the weekend with an additional three games on Saturday, May 9 and five games on Sunday, May 10, to kick off the 44-game regular season.

The WNBA revealed its 2026 schedule on Wednesday and revealed the new season will start on Friday, May 8 and run through Thursday, Sept. 24. The upcoming campaign is a notable one for a number of reasons as the WNBA's 30th and the one that will introduce the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo as two new teams.

When June arrives, the hope across the league is that both players will be fully healthy. Clark and Reese have proven to be central figures not only for their teams but for the WNBA as a whole, with their rivalry continuing to drive interest, viewership, and conversation whenever their paths cross.