When Does WNBA Season Start in 2027?

MN Lynx vs Las Vegas Aces, on May 29th, 2024 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Fans placing futures bets on WNBA odds at the BetMGM online sportsbook will be interested to know when the 2027 season will start. 

When Does the WNBA Season Start in 2027?

The 2027 WNBA season is expected to start in May. 

An exact date will be confirmed in the coming months. 

When Is the 2027 WNBA Schedule Released?

The 2027 WNBA schedule will be released in November or December 2026. 

When Did the WNBA Switch to 40 Games?

The WNBA switched to 40 games in 2023.

The schedule was increased to 44 games per team for the 2025 regular season and moved to 50 games for the 2027 campaign. 

How Long Is the Season for the WNBA?

The WNBA regular season has been extended to 50 games for the 2027 regular season. It is the longest regular season in the league’s history.

In 2027, the regular season must be completed before Nov. 21. There’s an option to expand to a 52-game season in 2029. 

Are There New WNBA Teams in 2027?

No, there are no new WNBA teams in 2027. 

The Connecticut Sun are relocating to Houston, however. 

Will the WNBA Expand?

Yes, the WNBA will expand.

New teams are coming to Cleveland in 2028, Detroit in 2029, and Philadelphia in 2030, giving the league 18 teams.

Cleveland and Detroit have previously been WNBA markets. 

WNBA Odds at BetMGM in Canada

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From live odds on gameday to futures wagers for stars on the Toronto Tempo, WNBA betting is available year-round at the BetMGM online sportsbook in Canada.

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