After several years of soaring success, the Chicago Sky came back down to earth in 2024, finishing with a disappointing 13–27 record. Heading into the 2025 season, the franchise is embracing a fresh start—with a new head coach on the sidelines and a core of promising young talent leading the way.
Can the Sky rise back into playoff contention, or will their rebuild take more time to take flight? Here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 Chicago Sky season, including the full TV schedule, how to watch, roster updates and more.
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Chicago Sky Quick Facts:
Founding Season: 2006
Conference: Eastern
Home Arena: Wintrust Arena
Championships: 1 (2021)
2024 Finish: Did not make playoffs
How did the Chicago Sky do last WNBA season?
The Chicago Sky finished the 2024 WNBA season with a 13–27 record, marking a .325 winning percentage and a step back from their previous campaign. Despite the disappointing results, the season offered glimpses of the franchise’s future potential. The Sky struggled at home with a 6–14 record but remained slightly more competitive on the road, going 7–13. Offensively, they averaged 79.8 points per game while giving up 85.5 points, leading to a -5.7 point differential.
Rookie standout Angel Reese made headlines by leading the league in rebounding and recording a string of double-doubles, while Chennedy Carter provided consistent scoring. Although the Sky missed the playoffs, the emergence of young talent and the experience gained in 2024 set the foundation for a rebuild.
2025 Chicago Sky TV Schedule
Don’t miss one second of the Chicago Sky 2025 WNBA season. With DIRECTV, you don’t have to! Explore the full Sky schedule below, including information on where to watch the Chicago Sky on TV and more.
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| Date | Time (ET) | Matchup | How to Watch |
| Sat, May 17 | 3:00 PM | Chicago Sky @ Indiana Fever | ABC |
| Thu, May 22 | 8:00 PM | New York Liberty @ Chicago Sky | |
| Sun, May 25 | 6:00 PM | Chicago Sky @ Los Angeles Sparks | |
| Tue, May 27 | 10:00 PM | Chicago Sky @ Phoenix Mercury | |
| Thu, May 29 | 8:00 PM | Dallas Wings @ Chicago Sky | Prime Video |
| Sat, May 31 | 8:00 PM | Chicago Sky @ Dallas Wings | |
| Sat, Jun 7 | 8:00 PM | Indiana Fever @ Chicago Sky | CBS |
| Tue, Jun 10 | 8:00 PM | Chicago Sky @ New York Liberty | ESPN |
| Fri, Jun 13 | 7:30 PM | Chicago Sky @ Atlanta Dream | ION |
| Sun, Jun 15 | 12:00 PM | Chicago Sky @ Connecticut Sun | CBS |
| Tue, Jun 17 | 8:00 PM | Washington Mystics @ Chicago Sky | |
| Sat, Jun 21 | 1:00 PM | Phoenix Mercury @ Chicago Sky | ABC |
| Sun, Jun 22 | 3:00 PM | Chicago Sky @ Atlanta Dream | ESPN3 |
| Tue, Jun 24 | 8:00 PM | Los Angeles Sparks @ Chicago Sky | NBA TV |
| Fri, Jun 27 | 10:00 PM | Chicago Sky @ Golden State Valkyries | ION |
| Sun, Jun 29 | 4:00 PM | Chicago Sky @ Los Angeles Sparks | ESPN |
| Sun, Jul 6 | 7:00 PM | Chicago Sky @ Minnesota Lynx | |
| Tue, Jul 8 | 11:30 AM | Chicago Sky @ Washington Mystics | |
| Wed, Jul 9 | 8:00 PM | Dallas Wings @ Chicago Sky | |
| Sat, Jul 12 | 1:00 PM | Minnesota Lynx @ Chicago Sky | ABC |
| Mon, Jul 14 | 8:00 PM | Minnesota Lynx @ Chicago Sky | |
| Wed, Jul 16 | 12:00 PM | Atlanta Dream @ Chicago Sky | |
| Tue, Jul 22 | 8:00 PM | Chicago Sky @ Minnesota Lynx | ESPN3 |
| Thu, Jul 24 | 8:30 PM | Seattle Storm @ Chicago Sky | |
| Sun, Jul 27 | 3:00 PM | Indiana Fever @ Chicago Sky | ABC |
| Tue, Jul 29 | 7:30 PM | Chicago Sky @ Washington Mystics | |
| Fri, Aug 1 | 7:30 PM | Golden State Valkyries @ Chicago Sky | ION |
| Sun, Aug 3 | 6:00 PM | Phoenix Mercury @ Chicago Sky | |
| Tue, Aug 5 | 8:00 PM | Washington Mystics @ Chicago Sky | |
| Thu, Aug 7 | 8:00 PM | Atlanta Dream @ Chicago Sky | Prime Video |
| Sat, Aug 9 | 8:00 PM | Chicago Sky @ Indiana Fever | CBS |
| Wed, Aug 13 | 7:00 PM | Chicago Sky @ Connecticut Sun | |
| Fri, Aug 15 | 7:30 PM | Golden State Valkyries @ Chicago Sky | ION |
| Tue, Aug 19 | 8:00 PM | Seattle Storm @ Chicago Sky | |
| Thu, Aug 21 | 7:00 PM | Chicago Sky @ New York Liberty | Prime Video |
| Sat, Aug 23 | 4:00 PM | Connecticut Sun @ Chicago Sky | CBSSN |
| Mon, Aug 25 | 8:00 PM | Las Vegas Aces @ Chicago Sky | NBA TV |
| Thu, Aug 28 | 10:00 PM | Chicago Sky @ Phoenix Mercury | Prime Video |
| Sat, Aug 30 | 9:00 PM | Chicago Sky @ Seattle Storm | |
| Wed, Sep 3 | 8:00 PM | Connecticut Sun @ Chicago Sky | |
| Fri, Sep 5 | 7:30 PM | Chicago Sky @ Indiana Fever | ION |
| Sun, Sep 7 | 9:00 PM | Chicago Sky @ Las Vegas Aces | NBA TV |
| Tue, Sep 9 | 10:00 PM | Chicago Sky @ Las Vegas Aces | |
| Thu, Sep 11 | 8:00 PM | New York Liberty @ Chicago Sky | NBA TV |
No Sky games today? Find another matchup to watch on the full WNBA schedule.
Where can I watch Chicago Sky games?
For those who can’t make it out to the Windy City to watch the Sky compete in person, there are plenty of ways to catch more games on the Chicago Sky TV schedule on DIRECTV. Below are a few networks where you can watch games:
- ESPN – Ch. 206
- ESPN2 – Ch. 209
- NBA TV – Ch. 216
- ION TV – Ch. 305
- ABC – Find your local ABC network
- CBS – Find your local CBS network
- FOX – Find your local FOX network
- Regional Sports Networks – Find RSNs in your area
- ESPN+ (get it with MySports)
Chicago Sky Roster 2025
Here’s a look at the Chicago Sky roster for 2025, which is stockpiled with promising talent:
| No. | Player | Position | Height | College |
| 9 | Rebecca Allen | Guard | 6′ 2″ | |
| 7 | Ariel Atkins | Guard | 5′ 10″ | Texas |
| 24 | Rachel Banham | Guard | 5′ 10″ | Minnesota |
| 25 | Morgan Bertsch | Forward | 6′ 4″ | UC Davis |
| 10 | Kamilla Cardoso | Center | 6′ 7″ | South Carolina |
| 23 | Jessika Carter | Forward | 6′ 5″ | Mississippi State |
| 0 | Aicha Coulibaly | Guard | 6′ 0″ | Texas A&M |
| 4 | Moriah Jefferson | Guard | 5′ 6″ | UConn |
| 11 | Kia Nurse | Guard | 6′ 0″ | UConn |
| 12 | Michaela Onyenwere | Forward | 6′ 0″ | UCLA |
| 5 | Angel Reese | Forward | 6′ 3″ | LSU |
| 0 | Ajsa Sivka | Forward | 6′ 4″ | |
| 2 | Hailey Van Lith | Guard | 5′ 9″ | TCU |
| 22 | Courtney Vandersloot | Guard | 5′ 8″ | Gonzaga |
| 21 | Maddy Westbeld | Forward | 6′ 3″ | Notre Dame |
| 1 | Elizabeth Williams | Center | 6′ 3″ | Duke |
| 8 | Alex Wilson | Guard | 5′ 9″ |
Chicago Sky Rivalries to Watch
As with any major sport, there are plenty of rivalries to go around in the WNBA, and the Chicago Sky is one half of one of the most exciting ones: The Chicago Sky-Indiana Fever rivalry. These teams’ home courts are located not far from each other in the Midwest, and each landed one of the top picks from the 2024 draft: superstar scoring phenom Caitlin Clark and star forward Angel Reese, who have a personal rivalry budding between them within the larger team rivalry.
You can catch the Sky taking on the Fever:
- Sat., May 17 @ 3 p.m. ET (Watch Season Opener on ABC or ESPN+)
- Sat., June 7 @ 8 p.m. ET (Watch on CBS)
- Sat., July 27 @ 3 p.m. ET (Watch on ABC or ESPN+)
- Sat., August 9 @ 8 p.m. ET (Watch on CBS)
- Fri., September 5 @ 7:30 p.m. ET (Watch on ION)
The Sky also hold Eastern Conference rivalries with the Connecticut Sun and Atlanta Dream.
Watch them play the Sun on:
- Sat., June 15 @ 12 p.m. ET (Watch on CBS)
- Wed., August 13 @ 7 p.m. ET
- Sat., August 23 @ 4 p.m. ET (Watch on CBSSN)
- Wed., September 3 @ 8 p.m. ET
And the Atlanta Dream on:
- Fri., June 13 @ 7:30 p.m. ET (Watch on ION)
- Sun., June 22 @ 3 p.m. ET (Watch on ESPN3)
- Wed., July 16 @ 12 p.m. ET
- Thurs., August 7 @ 8 p.m. ET (Watch on Prime Video)
Stream Chicago Sky Games on DIRECTV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best player on the Chicago Sky right now?
Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso, Courtney Vandersloot and Hailey Van Lith are among the best players on the Chicago Sky right now.
Who is the Chicago Sky's head coach in 2025?
Tyler Marsh is the new head coach of the Sky, after the team parted ways with Teresa Weatherspoon after just one year.
How many WNBA championships have the Chicago Sky won?
Just one, in 2021.
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