Side-by-side photos of Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski and David Butler II/USA TODAY NETWORK)
The season is just over five months away (May 16), but the W wants to start chaos now. The new version of the calendar is UNHINGED. (There. We said it.) Certainly, we live for parts of disorder. However, we really need to talk about the expected games. Some of these matchups are just crazy.
In honor of the chaos, here are 20 spicy matches you’ll want to watch:
Caitlin Clark vs. (potentially) Paige Bueckers
UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT – SEPTEMBER 25: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever looks on as she plays against the Connecticut Sun during the first quarter in game two of the first round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs at Mohegan Sun Arena on September 25, 2024 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images)
June 27 – Wing fever
July 13 – From wings to fever
August 1 – Wing Fever
August 12 – From wings to fever
Angel Reese vs. Caitlin Clark
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 6: Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky waits to score the ball against the Los Angeles Sparks during the first quarter at Wintrust Arena on September 6, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/or using this photograph, User consents to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)
May 17 – Sky with fever
June 7 – Fever in the sky
July 26 – Fever in Heaven
August 9 – Sky with fever
September 5 – Sky with fever
New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx
October 20, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, United States; Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) is blocked from behind by New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) in the third quarter during game five of the 2024 WNBA Finals at Barclays Center. Mandatory credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
July 30 – Freedom at Lynx
August 10 – Lynx at Liberty
August 16 – Freedom at Lynx
August 19 – Lynx at Liberty
Los Angeles Sparks vs. Golden State Valkyries
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 06: Rickea Jackson #2 of the Los Angeles Sparks saves a ball out of bounds against the Chicago Sky during the first quarter at Wintrust Arena on September 6, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/or using this photograph, User consents to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)
May 16 – Sparks among the Valkyries
May 23 – Valkyries at Sparks
June 9 – Valkyries at Sparks
August 9 – Sparks among the Valkyries
Las Vegas Aces vs. New York Liberty
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 06: Jonquel Jones #35 of the New York Liberty is guarded by A’ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces during the first quarter in Game 4 of the 2024 WNBA Playoff Semifinals at Michelob ULTRA Arena on October 06, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Liberty defeated the Aces 76-62 to win the series three games to one. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/or using this photograph, User consents to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
