Five Things That Stand Out About Mystics 2026 Schedule

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.
Citron, Iriafen Power Mystics to Statement Win Over Sparks

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.
Shakira Austin Sinks Clutch Free Throws as Mystics Edge Sky

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.
Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen Named 2025 WNBA All-Stars

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 Is Back—and Finally Playing the Game Her Way

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 Named WNBA Rookie of the Month

Kiki Iriafen made history in her debut month, becoming the first Washington Mystics player to earn WNBA Rookie of the Month honors.
Mystics Rookies Step Up Despite Mixed Results Against Fever and Liberty

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.
Unbeaten Mystics Showing Early Season Promise

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.
Mystics Win Season Opener Behind Sykes and Rookie Duo

Brittney Sykes led the charge while rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen made history in the Mystics’ impressive season-opening win over Atlanta.
Mystics Hit with Injury Setbacks as Season Nears

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.
Mystics Bolster Staff with New Coaching Hires

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 Continues Investment in Women’s Sports with Toronto Tempo

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.
WNBA Return Plans Feature Bold Commitment To Social Justice

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 coronavirus pandemic. The pandemic is still an issue but the NBA and now WNBA have found solutions for moving forward. Beginning in July, IMG Academy will be the home […]
WNBA Breaks Records with Most Watched Draft in 16 Years

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. It was also the second most-watched in ESPN’s history. This year’s event averaged 387,000 viewers on ESPN, up 123 percent over the 2019 Draft, and up 33 percent from the […]