The semifinals of the 2025 WNBA playoffs are currently underway with four teams vying for the two spots in the Finals. The Las Vegas Aces and the Indiana Fever meet for an all-important Game 3, as do the Minnesota Lynx and the Phoenix Mercury.
The WNBA playoffs calendar is structured so that teams get substantial time between games to manage travel and practice. The four teams in contention last played on Tuesday (September 23) and will next meet on Friday for their Game 3s.
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The upcoming slate of games promises to be explosive encounters. The Fever stunned the Aces in Game 1, but were overpowered by MVP A’ja Wilson and co. in the second game.
The Aces look to win their third WNBA championship in four seasons, but they will have to contend with a determined Caitlin Clark-less Fever, who have been thoroughly impressive despite the superstar guard’s absence.
The Lynx, led by Napheesa Collier, has been considered a favorite to win the title. However, despite their solid win in Game 1, the Mercury’s gritty Game 2 performance saw the latter fight to stay alive. With the semifinals comprising five games, each team will look to seal the series without stretching to a Game 5.
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While a Collier vs. Wilson Finals is the most expected outcome, the Fever and Mercury have been impressive this season, punching well above their weight. While Indiana put away the Atlanta Dream in the first round, Phoenix sent defending champions New York Liberty packing.
They have been pleasant surprises this edition, and it will be interesting to see if one or both can shock the potential favorites to punch a ticket to the Finals.
Here’s a quick look at the remainder of the semifinals schedule for the four teams:
Game 3 | Friday (September 26)
- Las Vegas Aces vs. Indiana Fever | 7:30 p.m. ET | ESPN2/Fubo
- Minnesota Lynx vs. Phoenix Mercury | 9:30 p.m. ET | ESPN2/Fubo
Game 4 | Sunday (September 28)
- Las Vegas Aces vs. Indiana Fever | 3:00 p.m. ET | ABC/Fubo
- Minnesota Lynx vs. Phoenix Mercury | 8:00 p.m. ET | ABC/Fubo
Game 5 (If necessary) | Tuesday (September 30)
- Las Vegas Aces vs. Indiana Fever
- Minnesota Lynx vs. Phoenix Mercury
The 2025 WNBA Finals will be a best-of-seven series that starts on October 3. The games can be watched on ABC and ESPN. Fans can also stream the games live on Fubo and on the WNBA app with a subscription to the WNBA League Pass.
