The WNBA just released a schedule celebrating unprecedented growth. What they didn’t mention? CBA negotiations are stalled, free agency is frozen, and the league is showcasing expansion while player fight for their share. Here’s what’s really happening behind the schedule release.
The Washington Mystics’ 2026 schedule is more than a list of dates. From a road-heavy opening stretch to expansion matchups and key midseason windows, the structure of the season offers early clues about where challenges and opportunities may emerge.
The WNBA is returning to Chicago for the second time to host 2026 WNBA All-Star Game, featuring top talent, fan events, and celebrations across the city.
Exit interviews are usually routine. A few reflections on the season, a nod to teammates, and a “we’ll be back next year.” But when Napheesa
The Mystics never trailed in a 95–86 win over the Sparks, fueled by rookie standouts Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen. Washington shot a season-best 59.3% from the field and tallied 30 assists, showcasing one of their most complete team efforts of the year.
In another tight contest with Golden State, the Mystics came up short 88-83 despite standout performances from Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, and Sug Sutton.
Angel Reese isn’t just dominating on the court, she’s building a brand empire. From Vogue to Reebok to McDonald’s, here’s how she’s changing the game off the court.
Shakira Austin sealed the win, Kiki Iriafen made rookie history, and the Mystics showed real growth in crunch time. Here’s what stood out in the victory.
Citron and Iriafen are heading to Indy. The Mystics rookies just made franchise and league history with their All-Star selections. See how they earned it.
Shakira Austin isn’t just back, she’s thriving under Coach Sydney Johnson, scoring 10+ points in five straight games and emerging as the leader the Washington Mystics need.
Kiki Iriafen made history in her debut month, becoming the first Washington Mystics player to earn WNBA Rookie of the Month honors.
Mystics split games vs. Fever and Liberty as Brittney Sykes hits 3,000 points and rookies Iriafen, Citron extend record-setting starts to their careers.
With a 2-0 record and a rising rookie core, the Washington Mystics are turning heads early under new head coach Sydney Johnson. Here’s what to watch next.
Brittney Sykes led the charge while rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen made history in the Mystics’ impressive season-opening win over Atlanta.
The Mystics’ preseason takes a hit as second-year forward Aaliyah Edwards suffers a back injury and rookie Georgia Amoore is sidelined with torn ACL.
The Mystics are ushering in a new era with Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, and Georgia Amoore. One week after the 2025 WNBA Draft, we break down what these top picks bring to D.C. and now they align with the franchise’s future vision.
The Washington Mystics are heading into the 2025 WNBA Draft holding three of the top six picks. Here’s how they plan to reshape their future in a single night.
Washington Mystics Head Coach Sydney Johnson officially rounded out his coaching staff for the 2025 season with two new hires as team embarks on new chapter.
Serena Williams, one of the most decorated athletes in history, is taking her influence beyond the tennis court by investing in the newly formed Toronto Tempo, the WNBA’s first Canadian franchise.
In a historic collaboration, McDonald’s has partnered with WNBA star Angel Reese to introduce “The Angel Reese Special,” marking the fast-food giant’s first national meal collaboration with a female athlete.
Three-time WNBA MVP and Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson has officially launched her first-ever signature shoe with Nike, the A’One, alongside an exclusive apparel collection.
The Washington Mystics mutually part ways with General Manager Mike Thibault and head coach Eric Thibault, signaling the end of an era and the start of a new chapter in the franchise’s leadership.
Brittany Sykes powered the Mystics to a crucial 80-74 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks as the team celebrated the induction of Alana Beard into the Mystics Hall of Fame.
Mystics rookie Aaliyah Edwards returned from injury for the team’s close matchup against the Las Vegas Aces but it wasn’t enough to get them past the WNBA champions. Listen to postgame reaction from Edwards and Stefanie Dolson.
Back-to-back wins have helped the Washington Mystics find their stride and reinforce their commitment to teamwork and building chemistry.
The Mystics selected Aaliyah Edwards from the University of Connecticut with the sixth overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Here’s how they see her fitting in with the team.
A full recap of the 2024 WNBA Draft including the Indiana Fever selecting Caitlin Clark first overall and Chicago Sky scooping both Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso.
The future looks bright with the group of incredibly talented prospects emerging in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Although Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have dominated headlines, get to know the dynamic 2024 class of rising stars.
The Las Vegas Aces have taken a quick 2-0 series lead over New York Liberty, putting them on the cusp of becoming first back-to-back WNBA champions in 21 years.
The Mystics inducted Nikki McCray-Penson, who passed away on July 7th, into the team’s Hall of Fame during a halftime ceremony at Sunday’s game versus Dallas.
The WNBA is back in business and that means the Washington Mystics are on another quest for a championship. Natasha Cloud had something to say about how their fans will be a huge part of that effort.
In anticipation of the 2023 WNBA season tip off this Friday, May 19th, the WNBA unveiled its official creative campaign spot and tagline for the league’s 27th season, More Than Game.
When the Mystics took on the New York Liberty on Friday in their season opener in D.C., several
Wizards were on-hand to support their WNBA counterparts.
The Washington Mystics announced that the team has hired Ashlee McGee as an assistant coach on Head Coach Eric Thibault’s staff.
A year after being in frigid Chicago, WNBA All-Star weekend is on the move to a new city.
The WNBA Draft Lottery was held on Friday night with the Washington Mystics receiving the fourth overall pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft.
Luck is on the side of the Indiana Fever who won the 22nd annual WNBA Draft Lottery and earned the top pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft to be held on April 10, 2023.
The Las Vegas Aces celebrate first WNBA championship in franchise history and also become the city’s first professional sports franchise to win a championship.
Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon has been named the 2022 WNBA Coach of the Year. Hammon becomes the third former WNBA player to win the award.
Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin has been named to the 2022 WNBA All-Rookie Team. She is the 6th Mystics player to be named to the WNBA All-Rookie Team.
Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard has been named the 2022 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year. She is the second player to win the award with the Dream.
In a crucial win or go home scenario, the Dallas Wings picked up a 99-89 road win taking down the Connecticut Sun to even the series and force a game three.
In game one of the WNBA Playoffs, the New York Liberty came away with an upset victory against the Chicago Sky to take a 1-0 series lead.
A year after a debilitating back injury, Elena Delle Donne is peaking at the right time as the Mystics set their sights on the playoffs.
Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird, along with Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles, Las Vegas Aces’ forward A’ja Wilson, and Seattle forward Breanna Stewart – highlight the list of 10 players selected to start in WNBA All-Star Game.
The Washington Mystics solidify 71-63 victory over the Connecticut Sun as team hosts first Hall of Fame induction to honor franchise legends.
The Washington Mystics are off to a 7-4 start but despite the record, the team acknowledges that they are still searching for their identity.
Candace Parker recorded a historic triple-double as the Washington Mystics fell to the Chicago Sky 82-73 in a battle of the WNBA Champions.
Alysha Clark’s road to recovery after suffering a foot injury and missing the Mystics season in 2021 led to a key self-revelation.
The Washington Mystics moved to 3-0 after a dominant second half against the Las Vegas Aces to solidify the 89-76 victory.
Just a few days after Washington Mystics training camp began to ramp up, rookie guard Christyn Williams suffered a knee injury that ended her season before it started.
Nyara Sabally, the New York Liberty’s No. 5 pick in the 2022 WNBA Draft, with miss her debut season due to an ongoing knee injury.
With the Atlanta Dream on the clock, it wasn’t much of a surprise to most in the room when University of Kentucky guard Rhyne Howard heard her name called first overall in the WNBA Draft.
WNBA Draft prospects kick off draft day with lighting ceremony and celebration at the Empire State Building & 86th floor observatory.
The Washington Mystics selected center Shakira Austin with the third overall pick and guard Christyn Williams (No. 14 overall) in the 2022 WNBA Draft.
Twelve prospects including Ole Miss’ Shakira Austin and Kentucky’s Rhyne Howard headline the list of 12 prospects who will attend WNBA Draft 2022 in NYC.
The Washington Mystics shook up WNBA Draft predictions with an unexpected move that involved trading the No. 1 draft pick to the Atlanta Dream.
As the most successful professional women’s team in the Washington D.C. region, the Washington Mystics have unveiled plans to celebrate the team’s 25th anniversary throughout the upcoming season.
Chris Paul has been named the inaugural recipient of the Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award for his contributions to the advancement of girls’ and women’s basketball.
The WNBA approves new playoff format that includes three rounds of series-play using a best-of 3-5-5 format.
The WNBA has commemorated its landmark 25th season by announcing the selection of “The W25,” a collection of the 25 greatest and most influential players in WNBA history.
The WNBA’s opening weekend on May 14th puts the spotlight on MVPs as Candace Parker makes Chicago Sky debut vs. Elena Delle Donne and Washington Mystics, and Breanna Stewart’s Seattle Storm hosts Las Vegas Aces and A’ja Wilson.
The new WNBA uniforms from Nike feature three game uniform editions for each of the 12 teams in the league, bringing stories from their cities and communities to life through the muse of female archetypes in storytelling and film. When the uniforms dropped, social media went wild.
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the WNBA announced big plans for the league’s landmark 25th season, which include a new campaign, Count It, and a distinguishing and purposeful logo commemorating 25 years.
After a tumultuous year dealing with Atlanta Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler’s insensitive comments about the Black Lives Matter movement, WNBA and NBA Boards of Governors have unanimously approved the sale of the Atlanta Dream to an investor group that includes former player Renee Montgomery.
For the second year in a row and second time in franchise history, the New York Liberty earned the top pick in the upcoming 2021 WNBA Draft in April.
The WNBA and Twitter announced the schedule of ten live regular-season WNBA games, which will be streamed on Twitter during the 2020 season as part of an extension
Celebrities and athletes took social media by storm on Saturday morning with a flood of posts wearing the WNBA’s signature hoodie. After awhile it became
The WNBA is in full swing in Bradenton, Florida as teams have started practicing for the season tip-off next weekend. As teams prepare to start
The WNBA is the latest league to unveil plans to tip off the 2020 season after sports halted three months ago as a result of
The WNBA paved the way for the first virtual draft in light of the COVID-19 pandemic with the most watched WNBA Draft in 16 years.
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