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How long is the WNBA Olympic break? Here's when the regular season will resume

There won't be any WNBA games for nearly a month due to the Paris Olympics.

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The WNBA is going on hiatus.

The two games held on Wednesday, which included Caitlin Clark setting the WNBA single-game record for assists, marked the final regular-season contests of the month due to the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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The league is now set to hold its All-Star Weekend before several players, including 12 American stars, head over to France to compete in the Games.

So, how long will the Olympic break last and when will the regular season resume? Here's what to know:

When does the WNBA Olympic break start?

The final regular-season games before the break were on July 17.

How long is the WNBA Olympic break?

The league will be on hiatus for roughly a month.

When is WNBA All-Star Weekend?

WNBA All-Star Weekend in Phoenix will be held from Friday, July 19 to Saturday, July 20. The All-Star festivities begin with the Skills Challenge and 3-Point Contest on Friday.

When is Team USA vs. WNBA All-Stars game?

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and the WNBA All-Stars will then take on the United States' star-studded Olympic squad in the All-Star Game on Saturday.

When is women's basketball at the 2024 Olympics?

The basketball action in Paris will run from Saturday, July 27 to Sunday, Aug. 11.

When is the next WNBA game?

The regular season will resume with a trio of games on Thursday, Aug. 15.

What are the WNBA standings?

Here's a look at the WNBA standings entering the break:

  1. New York Liberty: 21-4
  2. Connecticut Sun: 18-6
  3. Minnesota Lynx: 17-8
  4. Seattle Storm: 17-8
  5. Las Vegas Aces: 16-8
  6. Phoenix Mercury: 13-12
  7. Indiana Fever: 11-15
  8. Chicago Sky: 10-14
  9. Atlanta Dream: 7-17
  10. Los Angeles Sparks: 6-18
  11. Washington Mystics: 6-19
  12. Dallas Wings: 6-19

How many games are in a WNBA season?

Each team plays 40 games in the regular season.

When does the WNBA season end?

The final games of the 2024 regular season are scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 19.

How many teams make the WNBA playoffs?

The top eight teams -- regardless of conference -- qualify for the playoffs.

When do the WNBA playoffs start?

The postseason is set to begin on Sunday, Sept. 22.

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