When does the WNBA Olympic break end?
Very soon.
The WNBA season resumes after the 2024 Paris Olympics on Thursday after the lengthy layoff for WNBA players to compete in France.
Many WNBA players participated in the Games, which ended with Team USA edging France in the gold medal game on Sunday, 67-66 to take home its eighth straight gold medal.
A lot will be decided over the final month of the 2024 WNBA season.
Here’s a look at what to know about the resumption of the WNBA season, including the upcoming schedule, how to watch the games on TV and the standings coming back from the Olympic hiatus.
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When does the WNBA season start again?
The WNBA season starts again on Thursday, Aug. 15. The league has been on a break for the 2024 Olympics since having the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game in Phoenix on July 20.
What’s the schedule for Thursday’s WNBA games?
Phoenix at Chicago at 5 p.m. MST, 8 p.m. ET, Amazon Prime Video, Arizona’s Family SportsWashington at Minnesota at 5 p.m. MST, 8 p.m. ET on ESPN3New York at Los Angeles at 6 p.m. MST, 9 p.m. ET on ESPN
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What’s the schedule for Friday’s WNBA games?
Seattle at Atlanta at 4:30 p.m. MST, 7:30 p.m. ETPhoenix at Indiana at 4:30 p.m. MST, 7:30 p.m. ET, IONConnecticut at Dallas at 6:30 p.m. MST, 9:30 p.m. ET
What’s the schedule for Saturday’s WNBA games?
Minnesota at Washington at 11 a.m. MST, 2 p.m. ET on CBSNew York at Las Vegas at 1 p.m. MST, 4 p.m. ET on CBSChicago at Los Angeles at 2 p.m. MST, 5 p.m. ET
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What’s the schedule for Sunday’s WNBA games?
Connecticut at Atlanta at noon, MST, 3 p.m. ET on ESPN3Seattle at Indiana at 12:30 p.m. MST, 3:30 p. m. ET on ABCLos Angeles at Las Vegas at 3 p.m. MST, 6 p.m. ET on NBA TVChicago at Phoenix at 6 p.m. MST, 9 p.m. ET, Arizona’s Family 3TV, Arizona’s Family Sports
What are the WNBA standings right now?
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When are the WNBA playoffs?
The WNBA playoffs are scheduled to being on Sept. 22 after the conclusion of the WNBA regular season on Sept. 19.
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