Below are the key dates for the 2023 WNBA season.
*All dates and times are subject to change
January 11-20: All qualifying offers and core player designations delivered
January 21: 2023 Player Negotiating period begins
February 1: Player Contracts may be signed
March 31 – April 2: NCAA Women’s Final Four
April 10: WNBA Draft
April 30: Training Camp Begins
May 5: Pre-season Games Begin
May 15: Last Possible Date for Pre-Season Games
May 18: Final Roster Cut-down Date: 12 players, 5:00 pm EST
May 19: Regular Season Begins
July 13-17: WNBA All-Star Break
July 15: AT&T WNBA All-Star Game
July 14: Mid-Season Cut Down Date
July 15: Mid-Season
August 7: Trade Deadline, 8:00 pm EST
August 15: WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Championship presented by Coinbase
August 28: Player Playoff eligibility from Waivers, 5:00 pm EST
September 10: Regular Season Ends
September 13: WNBA Playoffs presented by Google Begin
October 20: Last Possible Finals Date