WNBA Expands Regular Season to 44 Games in 2025
Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Announces Change
Move Gives Players More Opportunities to Showcase Skills
The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) is expanding its regular season to 44 games for the 2025 campaign, Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced during a press conference on Monday. The change will give players more opportunities to showcase their skills and increase the visibility of the league.
"We believe that expanding the regular season will benefit our players, our teams, and our fans," Engelbert said. "It will allow our players to play more games, develop their skills, and showcase their abilities on a larger stage. It will also help us increase the visibility of the WNBA and attract new fans."
The WNBA currently has a 36-game regular season, which is shorter than the NBA's 82-game season. The expansion to 44 games will give the WNBA the same number of regular season games as the NBA G League, the developmental league for the NBA.
The WNBA's decision to expand the regular season comes at a time when the league is experiencing growing popularity. The league's average attendance has increased in recent years, and its television ratings have also improved. The expansion of the regular season is expected to further boost the league's popularity and help it attract new fans.
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