The 2017 WNBA season for the Washington Mystics of the Women's National Basketball Association is scheduled to begin May 13, 2017.
The Mystics got off to a strong start, posting a 10–5 record in May and June.
A 4–6 finish saw them place third in the Eastern Conference, and earn the 6th overall seed in the playoffs.
Strong performances from star players allowed the Mystics to win in the First Round over the Dallas Wings and in the Second Round over the New York Liberty.
The Mystics became the first Washington-based professional sports team to reach the semifinal stage of playoffs since they themselves did so in 2002.