Stewie, Sab & the Liberty: May 8th

Opening night vs Connecticut will be one to watch closely as New York enters the Chris DeMarco era. Two of the league's brightest stars (Breanna Stewart & Sabrina Ionescu) will look to bounce back after a disappointing 2025 that saw them crash out in the 1st Rd of the playoffs. The Sun finished toward the bottom of the standings but have a bright future with 1st Round draftees Aneesah Morrow and Saniya Rivers on the roster.

The Return of Caitlin Clark: May 9th

Indiana kicks off its season against Paige and the Dallas Wings, who will also have the top draft pick for the second consecutive year. This will mark CC's first game back since July 15th, dealing with multiple injuries that sidelined her for the majority of the 2025 season. A rivalry between these two generational stars has continued to build over the past few years, so this second-ever matchup at the pro level will be MUST SEE TV!

Ring Night & Finals Rematch: May 9th

Vegas will watch their banner rise into the rafters and try on Championship rings in front of the very team they swept just seven months prior. All core players are likely to return and this matchup could very well set the tone for both the Aces and the Mercury this season. Could this be the start of A'ja Wilson's 5th MVP campaign? Point Gawd & MVP vs AT & KFC?! Count me in!!

Barbie's Back: May 9th

Injury sidelined Angel Reese for some of last year, playing 30 of Chicago's 44 games. The double-double machine boosts ratings in every game she plays... and opening night vs Portland is sure to be a big one! They'll look to rebound and kick off what they hope is a turnaround season after winning just 10 games in 2025.

Juggernauts Collide: May 10th 

Atlanta and Minnesota meet in a highly anticipated affair. The Dream won last year's series 2-1 and there's no doubt in my mind the Lynx will look to exact revenge immediately. Both losses they suffered were by a total of just 6 points, which only adds to the sour taste in their mouths! Their third and final meeting last year resulted in a 96-92 OT win for Minnesota... and although they came away with the dub, they allowed six Dream players to score in double-figures. All eyes will be on Napheesa Collier to see if she's back [from ankle injuries].