The 2025 WNBA Playoffs are officially here, and the race for the championship is set. After an action-packed regular season, the league’s top eight teams will battle it out for the trophy. This year brings an exciting twist — the WNBA Finals expand to a best-of-seven series, raising the stakes for every contender.
📊 2025 WNBA Playoff Teams and Seeding
Here are the eight teams that secured playoff spots:
- 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)
🔁 First-Round Matchups (Best-of-Three)
- (1) Minnesota Lynx vs (8) Golden State Valkyries
- (2) Las Vegas Aces vs (7) Seattle Storm
- (3) Atlanta Dream vs (6) Indiana Fever
- (4) Phoenix Mercury vs (5) New York Liberty
👉 Each series follows a 1-1-1 format: the higher seed hosts Games 1 and 3, while the lower seed hosts Game 2.
⚙️ Playoff Format
- First Round: Best-of-three series, higher seed gets home-court advantage in two games.
- Semifinals: Best-of-five (2-2-1 format).
- Finals: Best-of-seven (2-2-1-1-1 format), a first in WNBA history.
This structure ensures a balance between fairness and intensity, giving fans more opportunities to see elite basketball.
🔮 What to Watch For
- Can the Minnesota Lynx convert their league-best record into a title run?
- Will the defending champion Las Vegas Aces power through once again?
- Could the Indiana Fever, led by young stars, pull off an upset against Atlanta?
- How dangerous are the Phoenix Mercury and New York Liberty in a tightly matched 4-vs-5 series?
🏆 Final Thoughts
The WNBA Playoffs are known for intensity, rivalries, and breakout performances. With expanded Finals and stacked rosters, the 2025 postseason promises to be one of the most exciting in league history.
Basketball fans — mark your calendars, tune in, and get ready for a wild ride to the championship.