The 2025 WNBA regular season is entering its final stretch, with several teams vying for the remaining playoff spots and crucial seeding positions. Here’s a breakdown of the current playoff picture and what to expect in the coming days.

Teams That Have Clinched Playoff Berths

Six teams have already secured their spots in the postseason:

• Minnesota Lynx (32-9): The Lynx have clinched the league's best record and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.
• Las Vegas Aces (27-14): Riding a franchise-record 13-game winning streak, the Aces are one of the hottest teams in the league.
• Atlanta Dream (27-14): The Dream are in contention for the No. 2 seed, holding tiebreakers over Phoenix but not Las Vegas.
• Phoenix Mercury (27-14): The Mercury have won six straight games and are playing their best basketball of the season.
• New York Liberty (24-17): The Liberty are clinging to hopes of a top-four seed but are more likely to secure the No. 5 spot.
• Golden State Valkyries (23-18): The expansion team has made history by clinching a playoff berth in their inaugural season.

Teams Battling for the Final Spots

Three teams are still in the hunt for the last two playoff spots:

• Seattle Storm (22-20): The Storm have a better road record than home record and need to win their remaining games to secure a spot.
• Indiana Fever (21-20): With Caitlin Clark out for the season, the Fever are looking to finish strong and make the playoffs.
• Los Angeles Sparks (19-21): The Sparks have the most remaining games but face tough opponents in their quest for a playoff berth.

Key Matchups to Watch

• Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries (Sept. 6 & Sept. 11): The Lynx look to stay healthy, while the Valkyries aim to climb the standings.
• Las Vegas Aces vs. Chicago Sky (Sept. 7 & Sept. 9): The Aces are heavily favored but can’t afford to slip up.
• New York Liberty vs. Seattle Storm (Sept. 5): The Liberty need a win to stay in the hunt for a top-four seed.

Playoff Implications

The final days of the regular season will determine not only the last two playoff teams but also the seeding for the postseason. Teams like the Las Vegas Aces and Atlanta Dream are battling for the No. 2 seed, while the New York Liberty are trying to avoid a first-round road series.

Stay tuned as the WNBA playoff race comes down to the wire, with every game potentially shifting the landscape of the postseason.