Three out of four teams are confirmed for the semifinals in the 2025 WNBA playoffs, with the last slot up for grabs tonight. The Phoenix Mercury, seeded fourth, will face fifth-seeded New York Liberty in a crucial Game 3 that will complete the semifinal lineup. The victorious team will move on to play the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx, who triumphed in a two-game sweep against the Golden State Valkyries in the first round.
The sixth-seeded Indiana Fever, battling injury challenges including losing star Caitlin Clark, successfully eliminated the third-seeded Atlanta Dream in a thrilling Game 3. The Las Vegas Aces also secured their semifinal position with a narrow 74-73 victory over the Seattle Storm.
The semifinals will kick off on Sunday. Minnesota, the number one seed, aims to capture their fifth championship title.
WNBA Playoff Bracket
WNBA Playoff Bracket
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Teams are competing in a best-of-three format in the first round and will move to a best-of-five for the semifinals, culminating in a best-of-seven final.
Game schedules are as follows:
Friday, September 19
- Game 3: No. 5 Liberty at No. 4 Mercury, 9 p.m. – ESPN2
Semifinals Schedule (Best-of-Five)
Sunday, September 21
- Game 1: Aces vs. Fever, 3 p.m. - ABC
- Game 1: Lynx vs. Mercury/Liberty, 5 p.m. - ESPN
