THE WNBA AT IMG ACADEMY
IMG Academy is the Official Home of the 2020 WNBA Season. The league’s 24th season will be played from Bradenton, Florida and will feature a 22-game regular season, playoffs, and championship series for each of its 12 teams.
IMG Academy is the premier destination for athletic and performance development as well as world-class event hosting. Our history of success began over 40 years ago and continues to evolve and expand across youth and adult athletic programs, boarding school, team training, corporate retreats, and more.
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WNBA Training Facilities
WNBA teams will hold all practices inside IMG Academy’s professional-grade court space, which includes four courts within two basketball gymnasiums. The facilities have been home to IMG’s 2019 National Championship Team, NBA Combine Training programs, and renowned tournaments and events.
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Breaking Ground: New Basketball Facilities Coming Fall 2021
IMG is set to break ground in the fall of 2020 on a new state-of-the-art basketball venue adjacent to the current gymnasium that will include four new basketball courts, a dedicated arena court, new locker rooms, suites and meeting spaces, film rooms, a Hall of Fame, and more.
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Official WNBA Accommodations
As a lifestyle boutique hotel, Legacy Hotel at IMG Academy is the ideal accommodation selection for WNBA players to relax and recharge just steps from their on-campus training. Poolside cabanas offer a rejuvenating setting for the league while Icon Eatery & Bar provides nutritious meals and convenient in-room dining options for optimal nutrition and performance. With stunning views of the world-renowned IMG Academy campus and customizable on-property branding options, Legacy Hotel is the ultimate stay-to-play option for IMG events.
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Explore the Bradenton Area
The 2020 WNBA season is taking place in Bradenton, Florida at IMG Academy, the Official Home of the 2020 WNBA season. Situated along the Gulf Coast, athletes and coaches have access to some of the nation’s highest rated beaches across the white sands of Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key, all just a short drive from campus. With tropical dining options and historical attractions, the League is situated in an ideal open-air location surrounded by the natural beauty of the West Coast of Florida.
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2020 WNBA Teams
The WNBA’s 12 teams will train, compete, and live in Bradenton, Florida at IMG Academy and Feld Entertainment Studios just a short drive from campus for the duration of the 2020 season. Each of these teams transitioned their season to align with other national organizations who pivoted competition efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. The teams will compete in a 22-game regular season followed by playoffs and Finals.
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Latest WNBA News
Check out the latest features on the WNBA season including news stories, game recaps, standings, and additional team information.
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2020 WNBA Schedule and Broadcast Schedule
The 2020 WNBA regular season will run from Saturday, July 25 through Saturday, Sept. 12.
ESPN networks will present 24 regular-season telecasts during the first half of the season – including three games on ABC, six on ESPN, and 15 on ESPN2 – and up to 19 playoff games. ESPN game coverage for the second half of the season will be released at a later date. All ESPN telecasts during the regular season and postseason will stream live on the ESPN app.
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Teams arrive at IMG Academy
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Team practice begins
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Season begins @ 12:00 PM EST
August
01 - 31
Regular Season Play
September
01 - 12
Regular Season Play
WNBA AND IMG ACADEMY SAFETY PROTOCOLS
With the health and safety of the WNBA players and staff, IMG Academy personnel, student-athletes, campers, and event specialists at the forefront, IMG Academy has established specific health and safety protocol in tandem with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. Additionally, the WNBA has prioritized the health of each team as well as league employees from the onset and will continue to oversee these efforts both on campus as well as at Feld Entertainment Studios.
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2020 WNBA SEASON VENUE
Feld Entertainment Studios will be the host setting for the WNBA’s televised regular season games, playoffs and season Finals. Located just a short drive from IMG Academy’s campus, Feld Entertainment’s global headquarters is a secure, world-class venue that’s ideal for productions and competition of any size. Teams will compete on a customized court designed specifically for the 2020 WNBA season.
