WNBA Playoff Picture 2025: Playoff Bracket if Season Ended Today

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the second half against the Minnesota Lynx in Game 3 of a WNBA basketball final playoff series, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Minneapolis. The Liberty won 80-77.
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The 2025 WNBA postseason is scheduled to start on Sunday, Sept. 14, three days after the regular season ends.

Here’s the current WNBA playoff bracket if the season ended today:

WNBA Playoff Bracket

When do the WNBA Playoffs Begin?

The 2025 WNBA playoffs will begin on Sunday, Sept. 14. The regular season is slated to end on Thursday, Sept. 11.

How Many Teams Make the WNBA Playoffs?

Eight teams make the WNBA playoffs. The top eight of the WNBA’s 13 teams make the postseason. Teams are seeded based on their regular-season records.

Are Teams Reseeded in the WNBA Playoffs?

WNBA teams aren’t reseeded in each round of the playoffs.

How Many Rounds in the WNBA Playoffs?

There are three rounds: First Round, Semifinals, and WNBA Finals.

Round 1 is a best-of-three series, with each team having a chance to host a playoff game. The higher seed will host Games 1 and 3, while the lower seed will host Game 2. The Semifinal Round will feature a best-of-five series, while the WNBA Finals will be a best-of-seven for the first time ever starting in 2025.

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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.

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.