WNBA celebrates 30 years with historic matchups on June 21
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The WNBA marks its 30th anniversary on June 21 with three games highlighting the league's evolution. The New York Liberty face the Los Angeles Sparks, echoing the inaugural game from 1997. The matches also feature the Golden State Valkyries against the Las Vegas Aces, and the Washington Mystics versus the Minnesota Lynx. This milestone showcases the league's growth, with players like Breanna Stewart and Nneka Ogwumike representing its legacy, while stars A’ja Wilson and emerging talents signal the league's future.
- •Liberty vs. Sparks recalls the WNBA's first game from 1997.
- •Stewart and Ogwumike highlight WNBA's past and present excellence.
- •Aces' A'ja Wilson continues to lead as one of the league's top players.
- •New expansion team Valkyries represent future directions in the league.
- •Mystics feature standout sophomores Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA gameday discussion: Appreciating the past, present and future of the league on a monumental milestone
"The WNBA is celebrating 30 years with three games, which together encapsulate the league’s past, present and future.
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