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🏀 WNBA Playoffs 2025: First-Round Highlights, Schedule & Key Matchups

 Date: September 14, 2025 | Source: ESPN.com


The WNBA Playoffs 2025 are officially here, and the excitement is at its peak as the best-of-three first round tipped off on Sunday. Fans are eager to see which teams will rise to the challenge on the road to the WNBA Finals 2025.


This season has already been historic. The Golden State Valkyries became the first expansion team to reach the postseason in their inaugural year, while the Indiana Fever battled through multiple injuries but still secured a playoff spot. The New York Liberty, defending champions, enter the postseason despite injury struggles, and the Seattle Storm managed to qualify after a second-half slump.


🔥 WNBA Playoffs 2025 Schedule – Sunday Games


1 PM ET (ABC): No. 8 Golden State Valkyries at No. 1 Minnesota Lynx


3 PM ET (ESPN): No. 6 Indiana Fever at No. 3 Atlanta Dream


5 PM ET (ESPN): No. 5 New York Liberty at No. 4 Phoenix Mercury


10 PM ET (ESPN): No. 7 Seattle Storm at No. 2 Las Vegas Aces



Fans can check the full WNBA Playoffs 2025 schedule and WNBA Playoffs 2025 standings on ESPN.com.





Key Matchups to Watch


Breanna Stewart (Liberty) vs. Alyssa Thomas (Mercury): Two of the league’s most versatile stars clash in the frontcourt.


Aliyah Boston (Fever) vs. Brionna Jones & Brittney Griner (Dream): A battle of power inside the paint.


A’ja Wilson (Aces) vs. Seattle’s frontcourt: Wilson has been playing at MVP level, but Seattle’s Nneka Ogwumike and Dominique Malonga aim to stop her.






Expert Predictions – First Round


Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries: Analysts predict Lynx in 2.


Las Vegas Aces vs. Seattle Storm: Most expect Aces to advance in 2 or 3.


Atlanta Dream vs. Indiana Fever: Dream favored in 2 games.


Phoenix Mercury vs. New York Liberty: Tightest matchup; Liberty slightly favored in 3.






Storylines to Follow in the 2025 WNBA Playoffs


Atlanta Dream’s rise: Once overlooked, now a dangerous offensive team.


New York Liberty’s challenge: Can they repeat despite injuries?


Las Vegas Aces’ dominance: Red-hot after 16 straight wins, but can they carry momentum into the playoff WNBA 2025?






MVP Race Heats Up


Two top stars are leading the way:


Napheesa Collier (Lynx): Finished with a rare 50/40/90 season, averaging 22.9 PPG.


A’ja Wilson (Aces): Three-time MVP, averaging a league

-best 23.4 PPG, also powered Las Vegas to their 16th straight win.

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