Phoenix Mercury Open 2026 Training Camp

The WNBA team looks to build on last season's Finals appearance.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 12:33am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a WNBA basketball game in motion, with the players and court broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the Phoenix Mercury's team colors.The Phoenix Mercury's training camp showcases the team's determination to build on last season's Finals appearance through intense preparation and development.Phoenix Today

The Phoenix Mercury kicked off their 2026 training camp on April 19th at the Mountain America Performance Center in Phoenix. Head coach Nate Tibbetts led the team through practice sessions as they prepare for the upcoming WNBA season. Key players like Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper spoke to the media, discussing the team's goals and offseason development.

Why it matters

The Mercury made it to the WNBA Finals last season, but the team has undergone some roster changes in the offseason. This training camp will be crucial for the players to gel and build chemistry as they aim to make another deep playoff run.

The details

The Mercury's training camp featured on-court drills and scrimmages led by head coach Nate Tibbetts. Players like Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper spoke to reporters, sharing their excitement for the new season and the team's focus on improving their performance from last year.

  • The Mercury opened their 2026 training camp on April 19, 2026.

The players

Nate Tibbetts

The head coach of the Phoenix Mercury, leading the team through their 2026 training camp.

Alyssa Thomas

A key player for the Phoenix Mercury who spoke to the media during the team's training camp.

Kahleah Copper

A Phoenix Mercury player who spoke to reporters about the team's goals and preparation for the upcoming season.

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What they’re saying

“We made it to the Finals last year, but we know we have more work to do. This training camp is all about getting better and building that chemistry as a team.”

— Alyssa Thomas, Phoenix Mercury Player

“The off-season was important for us to regroup and focus on our development. Now it's time to put in the work and get ready for the season ahead.”

— Kahleah Copper, Phoenix Mercury Player

What’s next

The Mercury will continue their training camp over the next few weeks, leading up to their first preseason game on May 1st.

The takeaway

The Phoenix Mercury are determined to build on their Finals appearance last season, using this training camp to develop their chemistry and prepare for another deep playoff run in the 2026 WNBA season.