Unpacking the Latest WNBA Playoff Picture
With just days left in the 2025 WNBA regular season, seven of the eight playoff spots are officially claimed. Minnesota, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Phoenix, New York, Golden State, and Indiana have all punched their tickets to the postseason. The final spot remains undecided and will come down to a battle between Seattle and Los Angeles. If the Sparks lose tonight, the Storm will clinch the final berth — setting the full playoff field for what promises to be an intense postseason.
Now that Minnesota has locked up the number one overall seed, the rest of the WNBA’s playoff teams are fighting not just for home-court advantage—but to avoid seeing the Lynx until the latest possible round. Las Vegas, Atlanta, and Phoenix are neck-and-neck for the two and three seeds in the Western Conference, a spot that could offer a smoother path through the bracket. With only four days left in the regular season, every game carries huge stakes, and the outcome of each could shift the playoff bracket dramatically. With so little time remaining, teams are fighting not just to make the playoffs, but to secure the best possible path forward.
As the playoffs approach, the intensity of the WNBA ramps up to a whole new level. The stakes are higher, the games more physical, and it brings out the very best from the league’s stars. Rivalries that simmered during the regular season ignite into full-blown battles that are fueled by history and the quest for supremacy. It’s the high-pressure environment that players elevate their games, and historical moments are created. Every possession becomes critical, every defensive stop a potential game-changer, and every clutch shot a chance to make history. The WNBA Playoffs are the moment when all the hard work, dedication, and perseverance throughout the season truly pay off.
The regular season has been full of surprises, drama, and standout performances, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to an already unforgettable year. Now, as the regular season wraps up in just four days, all eyes turn to those crucial final matchups that could dramatically alter the playoff landscape and determine who gains the upper hand. Injuries like Caitlin Clark’s have had a ripple effect on several teams’ fortunes. Meanwhile, the historic playoff berth of the expansion Golden State Valkyries has captured the imagination of fans and analysts alike, adding a fresh layer of excitement to the postseason picture. With seeding still unsettled and the final playoff spot yet to be claimed, these last few games promise intense competition, high stakes, and a compelling buildup to what could be one of the most memorable playoffs in recent WNBA history.
