Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark to Renew Rivalry in 2025 WNBA Season Opener
The WNBA released its 2025 schedule on Monday, and the Chicago Sky will kick off their season against the Indiana Fever, featuring a highly anticipated matchup between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark.
College Days
The rivalry between Reese and Clark dates back to their college days, when they played in the NCAA women’s national championship game as juniors, with Reese’s LSU squad emerging victorious. A year later, they faced off again in the regional finals, with Clark’s Iowa squad winning and advancing to the Final Four.
WNBA Rivalry
After being drafted into the WNBA, the rivalry between the two players continued. Last season, Reese set a WNBA record for most consecutive double-doubles, and Clark won Rookie of the Year honors. The Fever and Sky faced off four times, with the Fever coming out on top three times.
Home Opener vs. Defending Champs
The Sky’s home opener will feature another marquee matchup, as they host the defending WNBA champion New York Liberty on May 22. The team’s longest homestand of the season will be four games, from July 9-16 and August 1-7. The regular season will close on September 11 at home against the Liberty.
Additional Matchups
In addition to the season-opening game, the Sky will face Clark and the Fever four more times: June 7, July 26, August 9, and September 5.
Sky’s 2025 Schedule
The Sky will have a new head coach in 2025, with Tyler Marsh taking over for Teresa Weatherspoon. The team missed the WNBA playoffs last season after a five-year streak of appearances.
FAQs
* When does the 2025 WNBA season start?
+ The season begins on May 16, 2025.
* When does the Chicago Sky play Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever?
+ The teams face off on May 17, 2025, to start the season, and again on June 7, July 26, August 9, and September 5.
* Who is the new head coach of the Chicago Sky?
+ Tyler Marsh will lead the team in 2025, replacing Teresa Weatherspoon.
