Updated: 10/06/2025 04:10:48
WNBA
Consolidated overview of the WNBA (2025): Finals coverage and playoff results, playoff format and seed records, standout performances, major commercial developments (an 11‑year media rights agreement), season awards and All‑Rookie recognitions, expansion planning, fan resources (teams, League Pass, app, ticketing) and the league’s corporate partners and Changemakers initiatives.
2025 WNBA Finals — Las Vegas Aces vs Phoenix Mercury
The Finals feature the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury. After Game 2 the Aces led the series 2–0 (Game 2: Las Vegas 91, Phoenix 78). Top performances included A'ja Wilson (28 points, 14 rebounds) and Satou Sabally (22 points, 9 rebounds) in Game 2. Finals coverage includes schedules, box scores, recaps and ticketing information. [1]
Changemakers, sponsors and community impact
The league highlights corporate partners (AT&T, CarMax, Deloitte, Google, Nike among others) and the Changemakers program, which focuses on community initiatives and social impact driven by players and teams. [2]
Expansion planning and market developments
The WNBA continues planning for future franchise growth with market exploration and local initiatives referenced for cities such as Portland, Toronto, Cleveland and others. The league provides regional pages and informational resources for prospective expansion markets. [3]
Game recaps, story coverage and leaders
The official WNBA site publishes game recaps and feature stories for every playoff and Finals game, highlighting top performers, statistical leaders and game turning points. The Game 2 Finals recap offers a detailed box score and narrative of the decisive moments. [4]
League Pass, streaming, app and ticketing
WNBA League Pass information and the official WNBA app are promoted for game streaming, postgame replays and in‑season coverage. The site lists broadcast windows (ESPN and partner networks) and ticketing links for playoff and Finals games. [5]
Major media‑rights development: VERSANT agreement
The league announced a long‑term media rights agreement with VERSANT — an 11‑year deal to expand broadcast distribution and accessibility for WNBA games, part of the league’s broader commercial growth strategy. [6]
Notable performances and players to watch
Series standouts in the 2025 Finals included A'ja Wilson and Satou Sabally; the playoffs also featured contributions across deep rosters. The site highlights game‑by‑game leaders, series trends and player storylines to follow. [7]
Playoff format, seeds and 2025 outcomes
The 2025 postseason used the league’s top‑8 seeding (regardless of conference): best‑of‑3 first round, best‑of‑5 semifinals and best‑of‑7 Finals. The eight playoff teams and regular‑season records included MIN (1) 34‑10; LVA (2) 30‑14; ATL (3) 30‑14; PHX (4) 27‑17; NYL (5) 27‑17; IND (6) 24‑20; SEA (7) 23‑21; GSV (8) 23‑21. Semifinals ended with Phoenix defeating Minnesota 3‑1 and Las Vegas defeating Indiana 3‑2. [8]
Season awards, All‑Rookie and executive honors
2025 season honors announced on the league site include the All‑Rookie Team selections and executive/leadership awards — Dan Padover was named 2025 WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year and Nneka Ogwumike received the 2025 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award. [9]
Teams directory, schedules, rosters and fan resources
The WNBA site centralizes team pages (rosters, schedules, tickets), standings and official team news. Fans can access team directories for tickets, local promotions and arena information. [10]
References:
Additional Sources:
11. 2025 Playoffs hub (schedule, recaps, stats) [https://www.wnba.com/playoffs/2025]
12. Changemakers program and league partners [https://www.wnba.com/changemakers]
13. Dan Padover — 2025 Executive of the Year [https://www.wnba.com/news/padover-2025-executive-of-the-year]
14. Expansion market information (Cleveland example) [https://wnbacleveland.com/]
15. Finals Game 2 recap — Mercury vs Aces [https://www.wnba.com/news/2025-finals-mercury-aces-game-2-recap]
16. Nneka Ogwumike — 2025 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award [https://www.wnba.com/news/oguwmike-2025-kim-perrot-sportsmanship-award]
17. Teams directory (rosters, tickets, schedules) [https://www.wnba.com/teams]
18. VERSANT — WNBA media rights agreement [https://www.wnba.com/news/versant-wnba-media-rights-agreement]
19. WNBA — Official homepage [https://www.wnba.com]
20. WNBA app / All‑Rookie coverage [https://wnba.onelink.me/yKxu/6mca408n]
21. WNBA League Pass (streaming details) [https://www.wnba.com/leaguepass/]