2025 WNBA Playoffs: Bracket, Schedule & Matchups
- The 2025 WNBA playoff bracket is now available, outlining the schedule and matchups as teams vie for the championship.
- The quest for the WNBA championship intensifies as the playoffs progress. The second round shifts to a best-of-five series.
- As the season progresses, the playoff picture will become clearer.
Get ready for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs! We’ve got the complete bracket, schedule, and crucial matchups laid out for you. The action tips off on September 14th,marking the start of what promises to be an unforgettable postseason. The opening round will feature best-of-three series, with each team hosting a game. As the competition heats up, the second round intensifies to best-of-five, culminating in a best-of-seven WNBA Finals showdown. Follow along with News Directory 3 for all the updates. See who the Indiana fever,led by Caitlin Clark,will play. Will they have a deep playoff run this season? discover what’s next.
2025 WNBA Playoff Schedule Released: Bracket and Matchups
Updated June 21, 2025
The 2025 WNBA playoff bracket is now available, outlining the schedule and matchups as teams vie for the championship. The WNBA playoff schedule tips off Sept. 14, with the opening round remaining a best-of-three format. This year, each team in the first round gets too host a game.
The quest for the WNBA championship intensifies as the playoffs progress. The second round shifts to a best-of-five series. The finals will mirror the NBA, expanding to a best-of-seven series.
2025 WNBA playoff First Round Matchups
| Dates (Tentative) |
|---|
| Sept. 14-18 (Best of 3, HAH) |
| No. 8 Seed vs. No. 1 Seed |
| No. 6 Seed vs. No. 3 Seed |
| No.7 Seed vs. No. 2 Seed |
| No. 5 Seed vs.No. 4 Seed |
Semifinals
| Dates |
|---|
| Semifinals Sept. 21 (Tentative) / TBD (Best of 5) (HHAAH) |
| Winner #1/#8 vs. Winner #4/#5 |
| winner #3/6 vs. Winner #2/#7 |
WNBA Finals
| Dates |
|---|
| Finals (Best of 7) (HHAAHWH) Sunday, Oct. 17 (Last possible Day) |
| Winner 1/4/5/8 vs. Winner 2/3/6/7 |
What’s next
As the season progresses, the playoff picture will become clearer. Many are watching to see if the Indiana Fever,led by Caitlin Clark,can make a deep playoff run and contend for the WNBA championship.