Author: Ethan Kingswood

  • September 15, 2025

WNBA Playoffs 2025: New Best-of-Seven Finals, Bracket Format, Seeds, and How to Watch

WNBA Playoffs 2025: New Best-of-Seven Finals, Bracket Format, Seeds, and How to Watch

The 2025 WNBA playoffs opened on Sept. 14 with a revamped format: best-of-three first round, best-of-five semifinals, and the league’s first-ever best-of-seven Finals. Golden State made the bracket as an expansion team in year one, Indiana battled through five season-ending injuries, and New York entered as defending champs. ESPN is carrying marquee games, with wider coverage across partner networks.