The 2005 WNBA Playoffs tip off tomorrow with an ESPN2 doubleheader. In the first game, the Indiana Fever takes on the New York Liberty (7:30 p.m. EDT) followed by the Houston Comets hosting the defending WNBA champion Seattle Storm (9:30 p.m. EDT).
Following is a schedule of awards and announcement dates:
| AWARD | ANNOUNCEMENT DATE |
| Bud Light Peak Performer: Scoring | Aug. 30 |
| Bud Light Peak Performer: Rebounding | Aug. 31 |
| Cascade Dish & Assist | Sept. 1 |
| Defensive Player of the Year presented by Tampax | Sept. 1 |
| All-Defensive Teams | Sept. 1 |
| Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award presented by Secret | Sept. 2 |
| Coach of the Year | Sept. 2 |
| Most Improved Player | Sept. 2 |
| Rookie of the Year | Sept. 8 |
| All-Rookie Team | Sept. 8 |
| All-WNBA Teams presented by Bud Light | Sept. 18 |
| Most Valuable Player | TBD |
Four networks will carry 2005 WNBA Playoffs action. ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and NBA TV will provide coverage through the conference finals. The 2005 WNBA Finals will be televised on ABC and ESPN2.
