The regular season tipped off versus the Indiana Fever on July 25, 2020.
[2] However, the plan for expanded games was put on hold on April 3, when the WNBA postponed its season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
[3] Under a plan approved on June 15, the league is scheduled to hold a shortened 22-game regular season at IMG Academy, without fans present, starting on July 24.
[4][5] The Mystics were without star Elena Delle Donne for the season, as she sat out due to COVID-19 concerns.
The Mystics went 5–2 in September, including a four game win-streak to finish the season and secure the eight seed in the playoffs.