Las Vegas Aces Face Phoenix Mercury in 2025 WNBA Finals

The 2025 WNBA Finals feature the Phoenix Mercury and the Las Vegas Aces in a highly anticipated matchup after intense playoff battles. The Mercury, seeded fourth, overcame the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx, while the Aces defeated the Indiana Fever in a thrilling five-game semifinal series. Key matchups include rising stars like Mack and Smith, with the Aces boasting MVP A'ja Wilson and the Mercury led by Alyssa Thomas. This finals series uses a best-of-seven format with a 2-2-1-1-1 home game structure, starting in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, tensions have surfaced within the league as Minnesota Lynx's Napheesa Collier criticized WNBPA Vice President Cathy Engelbert over officiating and player compensation issues, with A'ja Wilson publicly supporting Collier's stance. Fans can watch the games live on ESPN and ABC, with increased media coverage contributing to the league's growing popularity.