2024 turned out to be a tremendous year for the Minnesota Lynx with Cheryl Reeve’s team winning 30 regular-season games and going all the way to the WNBA Finals. The veteran coach already has four championships with the Lynx and will aim for her fifth when their WNBA season begins on May 16.
The Lynx has retained the core of their 2024 team with Napheesa Collier, Courtney Williams, Kayla McBride, and Alanna Smith all returning. Marième Badiane and Karlie Samuelson should add some additional firepower to a loaded roster, and there will be plenty of optimism around this Minnesota team as they approach the new campaign.
Minnesota Lynx Preseason Schedule
Minnesota will begin its preparation for the WNBA regular season with two exhibition games against the Chicago Sky. Their first preseason game will take place at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago on May 6. A few days later, the Lynx will return to Minneapolis to take on the Sky at the Target Center on May 10.
The two preseason games will be vital for getting the players back in shape and should allow Reeve the chance to fine-tune her lineup.
Lynx Regular-Season Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time |
| May 16 | Dallas Wings | College Park Center | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| May 18 | Los Angeles Sparks | Crypto.com Arena | 6 p.m. ET |
| May 21 | Dallas Wings | Target Center | 8 p.m. ET |
| May 23 | Connecticut Sun | Target Center | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| May 27 | Seattle Storm | Target Center | 8 p.m. ET |
| May 30 | Phoenix Mercury | PHX Arena | 10 p.m. ET |
| June 1 | Golden State Valkyries | Chase Center | 8:30 p.m. ET |
| June 3 | Phoenix Mercury | Target Center | 8 p.m. ET |
| June 8 | Dallas Wings | College Park Center | 4 p.m ET |
| June 11 | Seattle Storm | Climate Pledge Arena | 10 p.m. ET |
| June 14 | Los Angeles Sparks | Target Center | 1 p.m. ET |
| June 17 | Las Vegas Aces | Target Center | 8 p.m. ET |
| June 21 | Los Angeles Sparks | Target Center | 8 p.m. ET |
| June 24 | Washington Mystics | CareFirst Arena | 8 p.m. ET |
| June 27 | Atlanta Dream | Gateway Center | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| June 29 | Connecticut Sun | Target Center | 7 p.m. ET |
| July 3 | Washington Mystics | Target Center | 8 p.m. ET |
| July 5 | Golden State Valkyries | Target Center | 8 p.m. ET |
| July 6 | Chicago Sky | Target Center | 7 p.m ET |
| July 9 | Phoenix Mercury | PHX Arena | 3:30 p.m. ET |
| July 10 | Los Angeles Sparks | Crypto.com Arena | 3 p.m. ET |
| July 12 | Chicago Sky | Wintrust Arena | 1 p.m. ET |
| July 14 | Chicago Sky | Wintrust Arena | 8 p.m. ET |
| July 16 | Phoenix Mercury | Target Center | 1 p.m. ET |
| July 22 | Chicago Sky | Target Center | 8 p.m. ET |
| July 25 | Las Vegas Aces | Target Center | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| July 27 | Atlanta Dream | Target Center | 7 p.m. ET |
| July 30 | New York Liberty | Target Center | 8 p.m. ET |
| Aug. 2 | Las Vegas Aces | Michelob ULTRA Arena | 3 p.m. ET |
| Aug. 5 | Seattle Storm | Climate Pledge Arena | 10 p.m. ET |
| Aug. 8 | Washington Mystics | Target Center | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| Aug. 10 | New York Liberty | Barclays Center | 12:30 p.m. ET |
| Aug. 16 | New York Liberty | Target Center | 2 p.m. ET |
| Aug. 19 | New York Liberty | Barclays Center | 7 p.m. ET |
| Aug. 21 | Atlanta Dream | Gateway Center | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| Aug. 22 | Indiana Fever | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| Aug. 24 | Indiana Fever | Target Center | 7 p.m. ET |
| Aug. 28 | Seattle Storm | Target Center | 8 p.m. ET |
| Aug. 30 | Connecticut Sun | Mohegan Sun Arena | 7 p.m. ET |
| Sept. 1 | Dallas Wings | Target Center | 8 p.m. ET |
| Sept. 4 | Las Vegas Aces | T-Mobile Arena | 10 p.m. ET |
| Sept. 6 | Golden State Valkyries | Chase Center | 8:30 p.m. ET |
| Sept. 9 | Indiana Fever | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| Sept. 11 | Golden State Valkyries | Target Center | 8 p.m. ET |
Minnesota’s Key Matchups
The opening game of the season will set the tone for the campaign, and the Lynx will be faced with a challenging road game against a new-look Dallas Wings team. The Wings have added some big-name players over the offseason with NaLyssa Smith, DiJonai Carrington, and Tyasha Harris all signing. Dallas also selected UConn’s highly rated guard Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft.
July 30 will be a date that many WNBA fans have circled on their calendars with the Lynx set to take on the New York Liberty for the first time in the 2025 season. The two teams met in the WNBA Finals in 2024 and played out a thrilling five-game series. After missing out on the franchise’s fifth title, Minnesota may be looking for some payback when the two teams meet at the Target Center.
The Lynx also play three consecutive games against the Liberty between Aug. 10 to Aug. 19.
Minnesota Lynx Ticketing, Channels, and Streaming Options
Tickets for Lynx games can be purchased on the team’s website ticketing page. The organization offers a range of options, including full memberships for fans who want to attend multiple games and single-game tickets for fans who want to attend specific games. Fans can also choose from flex plans and group plans, and even go for suites and a premium experience.
The WNBA continues to grow rapidly, with several networks holding the rights to broadcast games. Lynx games will be shown on ESPN, CBS, ION, ABC, and NBA TV. Fans will also be able to stream some of the games on Amazon Prime and WNBA League Pass.