The Washington Mystics and Indiana Fever have released their schedules for the 2026 WNBA season [2, 3]. The Mystics are set to begin their season on Friday, May 8, hosting the Toronto Tempo, the league’s newest franchise [3]. Meanwhile, the Indiana Fever will tip off their season on May 9 at home against the Dallas Wings [2].
2026 Season Outlook
For the second straight year, the WNBA season will maintain its established format [3]. The release of the schedules arrives amidst ongoing player contract negotiations and other league developments [3]. The Indiana Fever's schedule was released on Wednesday afternoon, with tickets set to go on sale Thursday [4].
Key Dates and Player Updates
The Indiana Fever will start their season at home, hoping to build on the excitement surrounding Caitlin Clark [1, 2]. In other WNBA news, Kayla McBride's WNBA season is potentially in jeopardy after she suffered a torn quad muscle in her right thigh while training in Turkey [4].
TL;DR
- The Washington Mystics will open their 2026 season at home against the Toronto Tempo on May 8 [3].
- The Indiana Fever are scheduled to begin their season on May 9 at home versus the Dallas Wings [2].
- The release of the 2026 schedules comes amid player contract discussions and team preparations [3].
- Kayla McBride's WNBA season is in doubt due to a quad injury sustained during training [4].