2025 WNBA Finals bracket, schedule and how to watch Aces vs. Mercury series

Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) celebrates with Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd (24) near the end of an overtime period against the Indiana Fever during game five of the second round for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Michelob Ultra Arena.

The 2025 WNBA Finals are set and the Las Vegas Aces will face the Phoenix Mercury in the championship series.

The Aces have reached their fourth finals in the past six seasons after defeating the Indiana Fever 107-98 in an overtime victory during Game 5. Las Vegas was led by four-time MVP A'ja Wilson, who has averaged 26 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 3 assists per game during the postseason.

The Mercury secured their spot in the finals by overcoming a 14-point deficit to defeat the Minnesota Lynx, 86-81, in Game 4. This victory will give Phoenix their first appearance in the championship series since 2021. This season, Phoenix has been led by Alyssa Thomas, who is averaging 18.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 9.1 assists, and two steals per game in the postseason.

Here is how to watch and the bracket for the best-of-seven WNBA finals series as the Aces take on the Mercury.

How to watch the 2025 WNBA Finals

The WNBA finals series, which is best-of-seven, will be broadcast on ESPN and ABC, with streaming available on WNBA League Pass.

2025 WNBA Finals schedule

Date	Game	M	Time (ET)	TV Channel
Fri, Oct. 3	1	Mercury at Aces	8 p.m.	ESPN
Sun, Oct. 5	2	Mercury at Aces	3 p.m.	ABC
Wed, Oct. 8	3	Aces at Mercury	8 p.m.	ESPN
Fri, Oct. 10	4	Aces at Mercury	8 p.m.	ESPN
Sun, Oct. 12	5*	Mercury at Aces	3 p.m.	ABC
Wed, Oct. 15	6*	Aces at Mercury	8 p.m.	ESPN
Fri, Oct. 17	7*	Mercury at Aces	8 p.m.	ESPN