WNBA Season to start in late July

 The WNBA plans announced plans to start the 2020 WNBA Season in late July, with all 12 teams playing at a single site without fans in attendance due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the league office announced today. The league is finalizing a partnership that would make IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, the Official Home of the 2020 season highlighted by a competitive schedule of 22 regular-season games followed by a traditional playoff format.

“After an exciting free agency and draft, the coaches and athletes are thrilled to start the 2020 season in the coming weeks,” said Dream President and General Manager Chris Sienko. “We are grateful for the efforts of all involved to get us to this point. Our biggest disappointment with this news is the inability to play in front of our fans and at our new home, Gateway Center Arena.  However, we hope we can count on our fans to follow and support us – regardless of location. This will be a fun, action-packed season!”

“We are finalizing a season start plan to build on the tremendous momentum generated in the league during the offseason and have used the guiding principles of health and safety of players and essential staff to establish necessary and extensive protocols,” said WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert.

The WNBA announces plan to tip off 2020 season.

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