Last Time the New York Liberty Won a WNBA Playoff Series

New York Liberty forward Leonie Fiebich (13) celebrates after a score with teammate center Emma Meesseman (33) and guard Natasha Cloud (9) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Dallas Wings in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Aug. 8, 2025.
(AP Photo/LM Otero)

The New York Liberty last won a WNBA playoff series in 2024, securing a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA Finals.

New York will try to defend its title in the 2025 WNBA playoff picture.

Last Time the New York Liberty Reached the WNBA Finals

New York reached the WNBA Finals in 2024, defeating Minnesota in a five-game series.

The Liberty have made the WNBA Finals in back-to-back years. They have six such visits in franchise history.

Last Time the New York Liberty Won a WNBA Championship

The Liberty won their first WNBA championship in 2024, knocking off the Lynx.

New York lost in the WNBA Finals in 1997, 1999, 2000, 2002, and 2023.

New York Liberty Playoff History

The Liberty have 19 playoff appearances and one championship since the WNBA was formed in 1997.

YearRoundOpponentResult
2024WNBA FinalsLynxWon, 3-2
2024SemifinalsLibertyWon, 3-1
2024First RoundMercuryWon, 2-0
2023WNBA FinalsAcesLost, 3-1
2023SemifinalsSunWon, 3-1
2023First RoundMysticsWon, 2-0
2022First RoundSkyLost, 2-1
2021First RoundMercuryLost, 1-0
2017Second RoundMysticsLost, 1-0
2016Second RoundMercuryLost, 1-0
2015East FinalsFeverLost, 2-1
2015East SemifinalsMysticsWon, 2-1
2012East SemifinalsSunLost, 2-0
2011East SemifinalsFeverLost, 2-1
2010East FinalsDreamLost, 2-0
2010East SemifinalsFeverWon, 2-1
2008East FinalsShockLost, 2-1
2008East SemifinalsSunWon, 2-1
2007East SemifinalsShockLost, 2-1
2005East SemifinalsFeverLost, 2-0
2004East FinalsSunLost, 2-0
2004East SemifinalsShockWon, 2-1
2002WNBA FinalsSparksLost, 2-0
2002East FinalsMysticsWon, 2-1
2002East SemifinalsFeverWon, 2-1
2001East FinalsStingLost, 2-1
2001East SemifinalsSolWon, 2-1
2000WNBA FinalsCometsLost, 2-0
2000East FinalsRockersWon, 2-1
2000East SemifinalsMysticsWon, 2-0
1999WNBA FinalsCometsLost, 2-1
1999East FinalsStingWon, 2-1
1997WNBA FinalsCometsLost, 1-0
1997SemifinalsMercuryWon, 1-0

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Shane Thurston is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.