The WNBA Playoffs begin on Sunday, September 14, 2025, with a quadruple-header of Game 1s on ESPN and ABC. The First Round is a best-of-three series, the Semifinals will be best-of-five, and the WNBA Finals will be a new best-of-seven series starting in 2025. The entire playoff schedule, including dates, times, and matchups, will be fully determined once the regular season concludes on September 11, 2025.
Key Dates & Format
- Playoffs Begin: Sunday, September 14, 2025
- Regular Season Ends: Thursday, September 11, 2025
- First Round: Best-of-three series
- Semifinals: Best-of-five series
- Finals: Best-of-seven series, a new format for 2025
- Last Possible Finals Date: October 17, 2025
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Start:
Sunday, September 14, 2025, with a four-game quadruple-header on ESPN and ABC.
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Format:Each First Round series will be a best-of-three, with the higher seed hosting Games 1 and 2.Playoff Structure by Round
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First Round:
Best-of-three series with a 1-1-1 format, meaning the top seed hosts Games 1 and 2, and the lower seed hosts Game 3 if necessary.
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Semifinals:
Best-of-five series with a 2-2-1 format, where the higher seed hosts Games 1, 2, and 5.
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Finals:
Best-of-seven series with a 2-2-1-1-1 format, where the higher seed hosts Games 1, 2, 5, and 7.
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