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What to Know About Women’s Basketball Today
1. The 2026 WNBA Season Is Here 🎉
Get the popcorn. The WNBA officially tips off its 30th season tonight with a three-game opening slate. Fans will get Connecticut Sun vs. New York Liberty, Washington Mystics vs. Toronto Tempo, and Golden State Valkyries vs. Seattle Storm as the league begins another 44-game season.
WHY IT MATTERS: Thirty seasons is a huge milestone for the league, but honestly, this feels like one of the most exciting moments yet. The WNBA is entering the year with a new labor deal, booming business momentum, and even more expansion with Portland and Toronto joining the league. Every team starts 0-0 tonight, and the championship picture feels wide open. Sit back and enjoy the ride this season.
🗳️ Will you be watching opening weekend
2. Roku Launches New WNBA Zone 📺
Here’s to less googling. Roku announced the launch of WNBA Zone, a new destination built with the league that brings live games, highlights, scores, and more into one consolidated place for fans using Roku TVs and devices. (Roku Newsroom)
WHY IT MATTERS: The WNBA first built its own League Pass app to create a similar experience because major tech companies were not focused on building these kinds of tools for W fans. Now, that’s changing. Roku becoming a major technology partner speaks to the kind of momentum the league is building with both fans and businesses. WNBA Zone will not air games directly, but it will show users which of their subscriptions has the game they want and take them right to it. Alongside League Pass (which isn’t going anywhere), it could make following the league much easier for fans this season.
3. USA 3x3 Hopes to Keep Rolling in Manila 🇺🇸
Team USA advanced to the knockout rounds of the FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series in Manila after going undefeated through pool play on Thursday. (USA Basketball)
WHY IT MATTERS: The U.S. has not won back-to-back Series stops since 2019, so there’s an opportunity here for this young group to do something special. They entered Manila seeded eighth, but they’re looking to prove that their title win in Chengdu was anything but a fluke. It’s another important moment as USA Basketball continues trying to grow its presence in 3x3 internationally.
A Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gift Idea 📫
If you’re still looking for a last-minute Mother’s Day gift that’s more than flowers or candy, we’ve got you covered.
If your mom (or the mom figure in your life) loves women’s basketball, The Post-Up Club is a monthly letter filled with musings on the game, plus a few small paper extras she’ll receive in the mail. It’s something she can hold in her hands, read, and come back to throughout the month.
It’s the gift that keeps showing up, just like you.
OVERTIME ⏱️
Birding: Connecticut lawmakers have made Sue Bird an official “state bird” every March, sharing the state bird spotlight with the American Robin.
Coaches Table: Natalie Nakase, Nate Tibbetts, and Stephanie White were officially named assistant coaches under Kara Lawson for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup.
The Spirit of 76: The NCAA finalized plans to expand both Division I basketball tournaments to 76 teams starting next season.
🗳️ Poll Results from Yesterday: We asked how you feel about the WNBA’s recent growth in brand partnerships, and 95% of you said this is only the beginning for the league. Cheers to that!
