Each season’s champion is decided by a WNBA Finals series. The Houston Comets, Minnesota Lynx and Seattle Storm are the most successful teams in league history with four titles each. Let’s take a look at the upcoming WNBA fixtures.
What is the WNBA format?
The 12 teams in the WNBA are split into an Eastern Conference and a Western Conference. WNBA fixtures begin with preseason games in May before each team plays 20 home games and 20 road games during the regular season.
The aim for every team is to qualify for the Playoffs, which begin in September each year.
The WNBA teams with the eight best regular season records regardless of standing qualify for the Playoffs. Higher seeds matchup with lower seeds, so the top seed faces the eight seed, the second seed faces the seven seed and so on.
When it comes to betting on the Playoffs, the first round are best-of-three series. The semifinals and final are both best-of-five, meaning WNBA teams need to record three wins to claim victory in the series.
The WNBA schedule also includes the All-Star Game halfway through the regular season, featuring the league’s best players.
In 2021, the league introduced the Commissioner’s Cup, which is an in-season tournament involving a total of 60 regular-season games. This is all included in the WNBA fixtures.
Where can I get WNBA predictions?
If you are betting on the WNBA, you might be on the lookout for WNBA predictions. You should analyse the latest WNBA scores and betting trends before settling on your picks.
WNBA Group stage fixtures
There are six teams in each conference. With standings combined to decide Playoff seeding, each team’s WNBA fixtures are allocated almost evenly across both conferences.
WNBA teams play a total of 40 games across the regular season.
To qualify for the postseason, teams need to finish with one of the eight best regular season records. If teams are tied in the standings, the scores from head-to-head matchups involving the tied teams are used as a tiebreaker.
If that is also equal, then their respective records against teams above .500 is used.
Where Can I Bet on The WNBA 2023?
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Frequently asked questions about WNBA
How many games are there in WNBA?
There is a grand total of 240 games in the WNBA regular season. Each team plays 40 WNBA fixtures during the 2023 regular season.
What is the difference between WNBA and NBA?
The WNBA is the women’s counterpart to the NBA. It has 18 fewer teams, and the season runs through summer, while the NBA has its offseason between June and September.
Is there any Nigerians players in WNBA?
There are currently no Nigerian players in the WNBA. Part of the Nigeria team at the 2020 Olympics, Elizabeth Balogun was in the league until April 2023, when she was waived by Las Vegas Aces.
Who are the favorites to win the WNBA this year?
The defending champion Las Vegas Aces are the current favorites to win the WNBA title in 2023. The New York Liberty are second favorites for the title.
