The 2025 WNBA playoffs are upon us! As the regular season came to a thrilling conclusion filled with unexpected twists and high-stakes action, the playoff bracket is all set. The eight teams. The playoffs kick off this Sunday with all teams ready to compete in a best-of-three first round.

Key Matchups

• Minnesota Lynx: Top seed entering the playoffs after a dominating season. They aim to secure their fifth championship after last winning in 2017.
• New York Liberty: Defending champions are in the fifth seed due to injuries. They face the tough Phoenix Mercury led by star Alyssa Thomas, aiming to extend a remarkable season.
• Las Vegas Aces: Despite a rocky start, A’ja Wilson has led her team with a strong finish, earning the second seed in the playoffs.
• Atlanta Dream: Surprising many with their offseason acquisitions of Brionna Jones and Brittney Griner.
• Indiana Fever: Returning to the playoffs for a second straight year, though hampered by key injuries including 2024 Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark.

Full Playoff Schedule:

• Sunday, Sept. 14:
  • Game 1: No. 8 Valkyries at No. 1 Lynx, 1 p.m.
  • Game 1: No. 6 Fever at No. 3 Dream, 3 p.m.
  • Game 1: No. 5 Liberty at No. 4 Mercury, 5 p.m.
  • Game 1: No. 7 Storm at No. 2 Aces, 10 p.m.

Note

This season, a new format has been introduced for playoff games to enhance the competitiveness during the finals.