WNBA announces plan to tip off 2020 season in late July at IMG Academy
IMG Academy will be the home for each of the league’s 12 teams and serve as a single site for training camp
The WNBA announced elements of plans to return to the court to begin the WNBA 2020 season. The league is finalizing a partnership that would make IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, the Official Home of the 2020 WNBA season highlighted by a competitive schedule of 22 regular-season games followed by a traditional playoff format.
Beginning in July, IMG Academy will be the home for each of the league’s 12 teams and serve as a single site for training camp, games and housing. Players will receive full pay and full benefits.
Under the current plan, teams will report to IMG Academy in early July and regular-season action will tip off in late July after a team training camp period.
Fonte: WNBA.