We have reached the final stage of the 2025 WNBA season. With only two teams left, who are ready to fight for the grand honors in a thrilling best-of-seven WNBA Finals series scheduled to commence on Friday, October 3, 2025.
The Phoenix Mercury will be eyeing a record fourth championship title, while the Las Vegas Aces will aim to grab their third championship and go second in the all-time leaderboard for the most WNBA titles by a single franchise. But how can you watch this thrilling championship series?
How to Watch 2025 WNBA Finals
*Games 5-7 will only be played if necessary
Game 1
- Where: Michelob Ultra Arena | Las Vegas, Nev.
- When: 8 p.m. ET; Friday, October 3
- TV: ESPN
- Streaming: WNBA League Pass/ESPN
Game 2
- Where: Michelob Ultra Arena | Las Vegas, Nev.
- When: 3 p.m. ET; Sunday, October 5
- TV: ABC
- Streaming: WNBA League Pass/ESPN
Game 3
- Where: PHX Arena | Phoenix, Ariz.
- When: 8 p.m. ET; Wednesday, October 8
- TV: ESPN
- Streaming: WNBA League Pass/ESPN
Game 4
- Where: PHX Arena | Phoenix, Ariz.
- When: 8 p.m. ET; Friday, October 10
- TV: ESPN
- Streaming: WNBA League Pass/ESPN
Game 5*
- Where: Michelob Ultra Arena | Las Vegas, Nev.
- When: 3 p.m. ET; Sunday, October 12
- TV: ABC
- Streaming: WNBA League Pass/ESPN
Game 6*
- Where: PHX Arena | Phoenix, Ariz.
- When: 8 p.m. ET; Wednesday, October 15
- TV: ESPN
- Streaming: WNBA League Pass/ESPN
Game 7*
- Where: Michelob Ultra Arena | Las Vegas, Nev.
- When: 8 p.m. ET; Friday, October 17
- TV: ESPN
- Streaming: WNBA League Pass/ESPN
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The Aces finished second overall in the regular season standings with a 30-14 record, so they are seeded ahead of the Mercury, which is why the Finals series commences from their home in Las Vegas.
Phoenix finished fourth overall with a 27-17 record, so the Finals series will shift to their home state of Arizona for Games 3 and 4.
Odds of Winning the 2025 WNBA Finals
Most sports betting books have listed the Aces as favorites to win the Finals. The current odds are Las Vegas Aces: -130 and Phoenix Mercury: +110, suggesting that the Mercury head into the finals as underdogs.
Moreover, some specific series outcomes are: Aces to complete a series sweep: +1300, Aces to win in six games: +500, Aces to win in five games: +450, and Aces to win in seven games: +425.
Star Players to Watch
Mercury: Alyssa Thomas
Alyssa Thomas is a seasoned star of the league. With over 12 years of experience playing at the highest level and against the best of the best, the six-time WNBA All-Star will be hungry to claim the maiden WNBA championship of her illustrious career. Thomas fell short of winning MVP honors this season, but he has been amazing in the postseason.
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The 33-year-old is averaging 18.6 points, 9.1 assists, 8.4 rebounds, and two steals through the first two rounds of the postseason. The Mercury dispatched the New York Liberty in Round 1 while defeating the best record-holding team this year, the Minnesota Lynx, in the semifinals.
Aces: A’Ja Wilson
A’ja Wilson is one of the most recognized women’s basketball players in the world. The 29-year-old is a two-time WNBA champion, a four-time MVP, a seven-time All-Star, and a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, among many other honors.
Her crucial performances during the postseason have been the major talking point for the Aces’ success. She starred in the semifinal series against the Indiana Fever and told the league that she has what it takes to continue to play at the highest level and keep winning silverware year after year.
