2025 WNBA Postseason: FAQ and Things to Know
Below are answers to some of the main questions regarding the 2025 WNBA Playoffs presented by Google and the 2025 WNBA Finals presented by YouTube TV.
When will the 2025 WNBA Playoffs presented by Google begin?
The 2025 WNBA Playoffs presented by Google begin Sunday, September 14 at 1 pm ET. The full game schedule can be found HERE.
Which teams qualify for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs presented by Google?
The top eight teams in the league, regardless of conference, qualify for the playoffs. Teams are seeded by their regular season records.
Which teams have qualified for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs presented by Google?
- Minnesota Lynx (34-10)
- Las Vegas Aces (30-14)
- Atlanta Dream (30-14)
- Phoenix Mercury (27-17)
- New York Liberty (27-17)
- Indiana Fever (24-20)
- Seattle Storm (23-21)
- Golden State Valkyries (23-21)
What are the game formats for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs presented by Google and the 2025 WNBA Finals presented by YouTube TV, and how have they changed?
The WNBA postseason consists of three rounds: a best-of-three (1-1-1) First round, followed by best-of-five (2-2-1) Semi-Finals and best-of-seven (2-2-1-1-1) Finals.
New this year, the WNBA Board of Governors approved a 1-1-1 setup for the best-of-three First Round of the WNBA Playoffs presented by Google, with the higher seed hosting Games 1 and 3 and its opponent hosting Game 2 – a change from the higher seed hosting Games 1 and 2 and its opponent hosting Game 3.
The Board also approved a new, best-of-seven format for the WNBA Finals presented by YouTube TV, replacing the best-of-five format.
What is the game schedule for the 2025 WNBA postseason?
Find below the days, dates, times, and TV networks for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs presented by Google and the 2025 WNBA Finals presented by YouTube TV:
2025 WNBA Playoffs presented by Google – First Round:
| DAY | DATE | GAME | ET | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9/14/25 | 1 (Golden State vs. Minnesota) | 1 PM | ESPN |
| Sun | 9/14/25 | 1 (Indiana vs. Atlanta) | 3 PM | ABC |
| Sun | 9/14/25 | 1 (New York vs. Phoenix) | 5 PM | ESPN |
| Sun | 9/14/25 | 1 (Seattle vs. Las Vegas) | 10 PM | ESPN |
| Tue | 9/16/25 | 2 (Atlanta vs. Indiana) | 7:30 PM | ESPN |
| Tue | 9/16/25 | 2 (Las Vegas vs. Seattle) | 9:30 PM | ESPN |
| Wed | 9/17/25 | 2 (Phoenix vs. New York) | 7:30 PM | ESPN |
| Wed | 9/17/25 | 2 (Minnesota vs. Golden State) | 9:30 PM | ESPN |
| Thu | 9/18/25 | 3* (Seattle vs. Las Vegas) | 7:30 PM | ESPN2 |
| Thu | 9/18/25 | 3* (Indiana vs. Atlanta) | 9:30 PM | ESPN2 |
| Fri | 9/19/25 | 3* (Golden State vs. Minnesota) | 7:30 PM | ESPN2 |
| Fri | 9/19/25 | 3* (New York vs. Phoenix) | 9:30 PM | ESPN2 |
2025 WNBA Playoffs presented by Google – Semi-Finals:
| DAY | DATE | GAME | ET | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9/21/25 | 1 | 3:00PM | ABC |
| Sun | 9/21/25 | 1 | 5:00PM | ESPN |
| Tue | 9/23/25 | 2 | 7:30PM | ESPN |
| Tue | 9/23/25 | 2 | 9:30PM | ESPN |
| Fri | 9/26/25 | 3 | 7:30PM | ESPN2 |
| Fri | 9/26/25 | 3 | 9:30PM | ESPN2 |
| Sun | 9/28/25 | 4* | 1PM/5PM | ESPN |
| Sun | 9/28/25 | 4* | 3:00PM | ABC |
| Tue | 9/30/25 | 5* | TBD | ESPNU |
| Tue | 9/30/25 | 5* | TBD | ESPNU |
2025 WNBA Finals presented by YouTube TV:
| DAY | DATE | GAME | ET | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 10/3/25 | 1 | 8:00PM | ESPN |
| Sun | 10/5/25 | 2 | 3:00PM | ABC |
| Wed | 10/8/25 | 3 | 8:00PM | ESPN |
| Fri | 10/10/25 | 4 | 8:00PM | ESPN |
| Sun | 10/12/25 | 5* | 3:00PM | ABC? |
| Wed | 10/15/25 | 6* | 8:00PM | ESPN |
| Fri | 10/17/25 | 7* | 8:00PM | ESPN |
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