Every important date for the 2023 WNBA season

From the draft to the playoffs, here are all the important dates you’ll need to know to follow the 2023 WNBA season.

The dog days of the WNBA offseason are drawing to a close. Free agency is coming. The schedules have been released. With such a monumental season approaching, it can be hard to keep track of everything going on. That’s why we’ve listed every key date for the 2023 season in one place.

When does WNBA free agency begin?

Teams can begin negotiations with free agents on Jan. 21. Players can officially sign with teams beginning on Feb. 1.

When is the 2023 WNBA Draft?

The 2023 WNBA Draft will be held on Monday, Apr. 10.

Which teams are drafting in the lottery?

The Indiana Fever won the lottery, securing the number one overall pick. The Minnesota Lynx, Atlanta Dream, and Washington Mystics have picks two through four.

How are the WNBA Draft Lottery odds determined?

Lottery odds are determined based on each team’s cumulative records of the two most recent regular seasons.

When does the WNBA season start?

Opening night for the WNBA season is Friday, May 19. All 12 teams will be in action on opening weekend.

When does the WNBA season end?

The regular season comes to a close on Sunday, Sept. 10.

How many games will each team play?

This season, WNBA teams will play a record 40 games apiece.

When is WNBA All-Star weekend?

The 19th WNBA All-Star Game will be played on Saturday, July 15.

What is the Commissioner’s Cup?

The Commissioner’s Cup is an in-season tournament that consists of each team’s first home and road game against the other teams in their conference. The teams with the top record in each conference will face off in the championship game.

When is the Commissioner’s Cup Championship?

The Commissioner’s Cup games will take place from May 19-July 12. The top two teams in the Cup standings will compete for a $500,000 prize pool on Tuesday, Aug. 15.