Opening Day 2017: Candace Parker, Sparks to Host Breanna Stewart, Storm on ESPN


Tip-off for the 2017 WNBA season is headlined by a star-studded matchup.

Nneka Ogwumike, Candace Parker and the defending champion Los Angeles Sparks will begin their title defense on Opening Night (May 13) when they host Breanna Stewart, Jewell Loyd and the Seattle Storm.

That’s last year’s MVP, Finals MVP and Rookie of the Year — plus the 2015 ROY — all on one floor to highlight a three-game opening slate.

MORE: 2017 WNBA Schedule Release

Watch highlights of the three stars’ epic 2016 seasons:

Nneka Ogwumike

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MORE: Nneka Ogwumike MVP Hub

Candace Parker

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MORE: Candace Parker, WNBA Champion At Last

Breanna Stewart

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MORE: Breanna Stewart Rookie of the Year Hub

Jewell Loyd

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MORE: Loyd, Storm on the Rise