Minnesota Clinches WNBA Playoff Spot, Final Seeds Contested

The 2025 WNBA playoffs will begin on September 14 with the Minnesota Lynx having already clinched home-court advantage throughout the postseason, while the final playoff spots remain highly contested. The league has introduced a new postseason format where every team is guaranteed at least one home game, with the first round being a best-of-three series and the WNBA Finals expanding to a best-of-seven series. Teams like Las Vegas, Atlanta, Phoenix, and New York are battling closely for the 2nd through 5th seeds, while Golden State aims to become the first expansion team to make the playoffs in its inaugural season. Seattle, Indiana, and Los Angeles are also fighting for the remaining playoff positions, with the Storm and Sparks in a particularly tight race. Four teams—Washington, Dallas, Connecticut, and Chicago—have been eliminated and are focusing on the draft lottery, with Dallas having the strongest odds for the top pick. Injuries, such as Caitlin Clark's ongoing absence, continue to impact team dynamics as the regular season nears its conclusion.