The WNBA's opening weekend start tonight when the Los Angeles Sparks take on the Golden State Valkyries. Here's how to watch.

The WNBA opens up its season Friday night as the Los Angeles Sparks visit the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center in San Francisco.

The Sparks fought hard but fell to the Lynx in the game, finishing with a score of 75-89. Despite the loss, Jackson’s presence on and off the court continues to shine as a key part of the team’s future. Last year, she earned a spot on the WNBA All-Rookie Team and became one of the leading scorers for the Sparks.

From Napheesa Collier’s MVP case to Paige Bueckers’ pro debut, here’s how former UConn stars performed during the WNBA’s opening weekend.

Los Angeles plays the Phoenix Mercury after Azurá Stevens scored 21 points in the Sparks' 89-75 loss to the Minnesota Lynx.

Opening weekend of the 2025 WNBA season came equipped with high-powered scoring and hustle. Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum erupted for 37 points against the Golden State Valkyries. Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier once again proved why she’s a frontrunner for league MVP with her 34 points against the Dallas Wings.

It was a busy opening weekend for the WNBA with record-breaking performances and ratings as the league’s stars shined. The sold-out contest between Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever and Angel Reese’s Chicago Sky drew an average of 2.

Los Angeles Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts made it clear there is no place for racism in the WNBA, as the league investigates racist attacks on Angel Reese in the Chicago Sky's game against Indiana