With the lights dimming on a glitzy 2025 WNBA Draft night in New York City, headlined by the Dallas Wings’ No. 1 pick Paige Bueckers. It’s officially go-time for the league’s next chapter.
From buzzy red carpet moments to a wave of international talent, this year’s class is oozing potential. But the draft is only the beginning. Now, the countdown begins for what’s shaping up to be a fire WNBA season. So here’s a full look at what’s next on the league calendar.
What Comes Next After The WNBA Draft Night
After one of the most talent-stacked and talked-about drafts in years, the WNBA flips the page from potential to preparation. Here’s the full rundown of the 2025 WNBA Post-Draft Schedule:
- April 27 – Training camps begin across the league.
- May 16 – Regular season tips off. Expect fireworks.
- June 1–17 – Commissioner’s Cup group play goes down.
- July 1 – Commissioner’s Cup Final.
- July 17–21 – All-Star Break with the main event set for July 19.
- September 11 – Regular season wraps up.
- September 14 – The playoffs begin. Cue the madness.
- October 17 – Latest possible date for a Game 5 in the Finals.
Mark those dates. Screenshot them. Set reminders. Because once the ball is tipped in May, it’s going to be non-stop action till October.
Big-Time Expectations From the WNBA Draft Class of 2025
Dallas Wings fans are still buzzing after landing UConn star Bueckers, but she’s not the only name to circle. French sensation Dominique Malonga, selected No. 2 by the Seattle Storm, enters the league with Olympic hardware and jaw-dropping upside. She might just be the most hyped international prospect since, well, maybe ever.
Meanwhile, the Washington Mystics loaded up, grabbing Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, and Georgia Amoore all in the first round. Connecticut Sun stayed aggressive too, with a double dip of Aneesah Morrow and Saniya Rivers, while the Chicago Sky took Hailey Van Lith and Ajša Sivka, adding two guards with big-time playmaking upside.
Other notables from the second and third rounds? Shyanne Sellers is landing with the Golden State Valkyries, Te-Hina PaoPao is going to the Atlanta Dream, and Aubrey Griffin is heading to the Minnesota Lynx.
But while the buzz is real now, the real test starts when these rookies hit the hardwood. Training camp will separate the hype from the hustle, and with just a few weeks until preseason action begins, we’re about to find out who’s truly WNBA-ready.
This year’s post-draft energy feels different. It’s electric. The league is deeper, younger, and more global than ever. The draft gave us new faces, new rivalries, and fresh hope for fan bases that have been starving for a breakthrough. Now with the full 2025 roadmap in front of us, the only thing left to do is sit back, lock in, and enjoy what’s coming.