Key dates
Thursday: Preseason opener at New York Liberty (Columbia University, 6 p.m.)
Sunday: Final preseason game vs. Washington Mystics (Rochester, Minn., Civic Center, 4 p.m.)
May 14: Regular-season opener vs. Phoenix (Target Center, 6:30 p.m.)
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WNBA players' union president Nneka Ogwumike said significant work remains for the season to start on time but said she remains confident games will be played in 2026.
