The Minnesota Lynx start the 2025 WNBA season aiming to win their fifth title after a close defeat in the 2024 Finals. This is their 26th year in the league and their 16th under head coach Cheryl Reeve. The Lynx have a strong core with key players like Napheesa Collier, Kayla McBride, and Courtney Williams. Collier is a top MVP candidate and leads a lineup that includes Alanna Smith and Bridget Carleton. Minnesota acquired Karlie Samuelson and brought back Jessica Shepard. Rookies Alissa Pili and Anastasiia Kosu should provide depth off the bench. The Minnesota Lynx play their home games at Target Center in Minneapolis (via the official website of the Minnesota Lynx).
Minnesota Lynx 2025 Regular Season Schedule
The Minnesota Lynx started their 2025 WNBA season on May 16 with a road game against the Dallas Wings. The game marked the debut of top draft pick Paige Bueckers. Two days later, the Lynx played against the Los Angeles Sparks on May 18. The Lynx will have their home opener on May 21 against Dallas at the Target Center. A lengthy home stretch will begin on July 25, during which the team will compete against several playoff contenders. This stretch will be followed by a week-long road trip in August, as per the official WNBA Schedule 2025.
| May | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Opponent | Time(ET) | Venue |
| Fri, May 16 | @ Dallas Wings | 7:30 PM | College Park Center |
| Sun, May 18 | @ Los Angeles Sparks | 6:00 PM | Crypto.com Arena |
| Wed, May 21 | Dallas Wings | 8:00 PM | Target Center |
| Fri, May 23 | Connecticut Sun | 7:30 PM | Target Center |
| Tue, May 27 | Seattle Storm | 8:00 PM | Target Center |
| Fri, May 30 | @ Phoenix Mercury | 10:00 PM | PHX Arena |
| June | |||
| Sun, Jun 1 | @ Golden State Valkyries | 8:30 PM | Chase Center |
| Tue, Jun 3 | Phoenix Mercury | 8:00 PM | Target Center |
| Sun, Jun 8 | @ Dallas Wings | 4:00 PM | College Park Center |
| Wed, Jun 11 | @ Seattle Storm | 10:00 PM | Climate Pledge Arena |
| Sat, Jun 14 | Los Angeles Sparks | 1:00 PM | Target Center |
| Tue, Jun 17 | Las Vegas Aces | 8:00 PM | Target Center |
| Sat, Jun 21 | Los Angeles Sparks | 8:00 PM | Target Center |
| Tue, Jun 24 | @ Washington Mystics | 8:00 PM | Entertainment & Sports Arena |
| Fri, Jun 27 | @ Atlanta Dream | 7:30 PM | Gateway Center Arena |
| Sun, Jun 29 | Connecticut Sun | 7:00 PM | Target Center |
| July | |||
| Thu, Jul 3 | Washington Mystics | 8:00 PM | Target Center |
| Sat, Jul 5 | vs. Golden State Valkyries | 8:00 PM | Target Center |
| Sun, Jul 6 | Chicago Sky | 7:00 PM | Target Center |
| Wed, Jul 9 | @ Phoenix Mercury | 5:30 PM | PHX Arena |
| Thu, Jul 10 | @ Los Angeles Sparks | 5:00 PM | Crypto.com Arena |
| Sat, Jul 12 | @ Chicago Sky | 3:00 PM | Wintrust Arena |
| Mon, Jul 14 | @ Chicago Sky | 8:00 PM | Wintrust Arena |
| Wed, Jul 16 | Phoenix Mercury | 1:00 PM | Target Center |
| Tue, Jul 22 | Chicago Sky | 8:00 PM | Target Center |
| Fri, Jul 25 | Las Vegas Aces | 7:30 PM | Target Center |
| Sun, Jul 27 | Atlanta Dream | 7:00 PM | Target Center |
| Wed, Jul 30 | New York Liberty | 8:00 PM | Target Center |
| August | |||
| Sat, Aug 2 | @ Las Vegas Aces | 5:00 PM | Michelob ULTRA Arena |
| Tue, Aug 5 | @ Seattle Storm | 10:00 PM | Climate Pledge Arena |
| Fri, Aug 8 | Washington Mystics | 7:30 PM | Target Center |
| Sun, Aug 10 | @ New York Liberty | 12:30 PM | Barclays Center |
| Sat, Aug 16 | New York Liberty | 2:00 PM | Target Center |
| Tue, Aug 19 | @ New York Liberty | 7:00 PM | Barclays Center |
| Thu, Aug 21 | @ Atlanta Dream | 7:30 PM | Gateway Center Arena |
| Fri, Aug 22 | @ Indiana Fever | 7:30 PM | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Sun, Aug 24 | Indiana Fever | 7:00 PM | Target Center |
| Thu, Aug 28 | Seattle Storm | 8:00 PM | Target Center |
| Sat, Aug 30 | @ Connecticut Sun | 7:00 PM | Mohegan Sun Arena |
| September | |||
| Mon, Sep 1 | Dallas Wings | 8:00 PM | Target Center |
| Thu, Sep 4 | @ Las Vegas Aces | 10:00 PM | Michelob ULTRA Arena |
| Sat, Sep 6 | @ Golden State Valkyries | 10:30 PM | Chase Center |
| Tue, Sep 9 | @ Indiana Fever | 7:30 PM | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Thu, Sep 11 | Golden State Valkyries | 8:00 PM | Target Center |
Minnesota Lynx Key Matchups
The Minnesota Lynx's 2025 season is set to feature several key matchups. The season kicks off with a game against the Dallas Wings, highlighting a face-off between veteran Napheesa Collier and rookie Paige Bueckers, who was the first overall pick in the 2025 draft. This game is particularly special as it marks Bueckers' return to her home state. Another major game is on June 17, the Lynx will play against the Las Vegas Aces in a Commissioner's Cup matchup. This will spotlight two MVP candidates, Collier and A'ja Wilson (via the official website of the Minnesota Lynx).
A highly anticipated match comes on July 30, when the Lynx play the New York Liberty, their 2024 WNBA Finals opponents. The game is the first of four matches between them, including a three-game stretch in August. The Aug. 24 game vs. the Indiana Fever, in which rising star Caitlin Clark goes against the Lynx, is expected to attract significant attention, according to the official website of the Minnesota Lynx.
FAQ on Minnesota Lynx
A. Key players for the Minnesota Lynx in 2025 include Napheesa Collier, Kayla McBride, and Courtney Williams.
A. The Minnesota Lynx will play 44 regular-season games in 2025, as part of the WNBA's expanded schedule.
A. Cheryl Reeve continues as the head coach of the Minnesota Lynx in 2025, marking her 16th season with the team.
A. The Minnesota Lynx play their home games at the Target Center in Minneapolis.
