It’s official. The Phoenix Mercury and Las Vegas Aces are set to square off in the 2025 WNBA Finals. While the Aces faced a wounded Indiana Fever, the Mercury pulled off an upset against the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx.
The Aces battled a Caitlin Clark-less Fever in the semifinals, and A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young combined for 67 points to secure a 107-98 OT win. The Mercury, led by Alyssa Thomas and Satou Sabally, advanced to the finals with a dominant 3-1Â semifinals win.
Phoenix Mercury vs. Las Vegas Aces: 2025 WNBA Finals Complete Schedule, Date and Time
The WNBA Finals will commence on Friday, Oct. 3, with the Aces (the No. 2 seed) having homecourt advantage. Now, while Wilson fans have the MVP down as the favorite to win it all this season, the Mercury continue to emerge as underdogs.
If Phoenix wins, it’ll be their first title since 2014. The Aces, however, would win their third title in four years.
Mercury-Aces 2025 WNBA Finals Complete Schedule
| Day | Date | Away | Home | Game | Time (EST) | TV | Venue |
| Friday | Â Oct. 3 | Phoenix | Las Vegas | 1 | 8 p.m. | ESPN | Michelob ULTRA Arena |
| Sunday | Â Oct. 5 | Phoenix | Las Vegas | 2 | 3 p.m. | ABC | Michelob ULTRA Arena |
| Wednesday | Â Oct. 8 | Las Vegas | Phoenix | 3 | 8 p.m. | ESPN | PHX Arena |
| Friday | Â Oct. 10 | Las Vegas | Phoenix | 4 | 8 p.m. | ESPN | PHX Arena |
| Sunday | Oct. 12 | Phoenix | Las Vegas | 5 | 3 p.m. | ABC | Michelob ULTRA Arena |
| Wednesday | Oct. 15 | Las Vegas | Phoenix | 6 | 8 p.m. | ESPN | PHX Arena |
| Friday | Oct. 17 | Phoenix | Las Vegas | 7 | 8 p.m. | ESPN | Michelob ULTRA Arena |
After a three-game series in Round 1 and a five-game series during the semifinals, the WNBA has a proper seven-game series during the finals. Of course, Games 5, 6 and 7 will be played only if necessary.
Where to Watch Mercury-Aces WNBA Finals?
The WNBA Finals series will be available for broadcast on ESPN and ABC. The game, however, will be available on ESPN2. The coverage crew will be as follows:
- Ryan Ruocco, play-by-play broadcaster.
- Rebecca Lobbo, color analyst.
- Holly Rowe, sideline reporter.
The games will be available to stream on Fubo.
Can the Mercury Hold Out Against A’ja Wilson-Led Aces?
Few people believed the Mercury could reach the finals when the WNBA playoffs began. But the team prevailed, heading back to the main stage to try and lock in the elusive WNBA title.
Phoenix breezed past the defending champions, the New York Liberty, in Round 1, keeping their cool as they faced the Lynx.
The Aces, of course, have had a slightly easier route. Though the Fever tried to push through, Wilson’s squad remained dominant on the court. After moving to Vegas from San Antonio in 2017, this will be their fourth WNBA finals appearance. They have won twice–in 2022 and 2023.
Wilson, who also won the 2025 WNBA MVP award, can bag a title win and the Finals MVP honor. And while the Mercury have reached the finals series, the Aces remain favorites to win another title.
