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Valkyries Debut in Expanded WNBA 2025 Season

The 2025 WNBA season is set to be a landmark year as the league introduces an expanded 44-game schedule, marking its 29th season. The season kicks off on May 16th and will run through September 11th, featuring all 13 teams, including the new expansion franchise, the Golden State Valkyries. Each team will play a record-high number of games, up from 40 in 2024, promising an exciting and competitive atmosphere throughout the season.

A highlight of the season will be the fifth annual Commissioner's Cup competition, which begins in June. This in-season tournament will see the six Eastern Conference teams and seven Western Conference teams compete in round-robin games to determine the conference leaders. The tournament culminates in a title match on July 1st, with a substantial $500,000 purse at stake.

The 21st annual All-Star Game is scheduled for July 19th at the Indiana Fever's Gainbridge Fieldhouse, showcasing the league's top talent. The opening weekend will feature thrilling matchups, including the Valkyries hosting the LA Sparks on May 16th. Other notable games include the Minnesota Lynx facing the Dallas Wings, who will debut UConn star Paige Bueckers, and a rematch between the last two league champions, the Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty. The Indiana Fever will begin their season against the Chicago Sky on May 17th, with both teams introducing new head coaches.

As the league prepares for the upcoming season, several off-season tasks are underway, including the free agency signing period in February, the draft in April, and the ongoing process of filling coaching vacancies. The league is also negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement with the WNBPA. Notably, the Connecticut Sun, Indiana Fever, and Washington Mystics have recently made coaching changes, with the Mystics parting ways with Mike Thibault, the winningest coach in WNBA history, and his son Eric Thibault.

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