For the first time under the current WNBA playoff format, all four first-round series ended in sweeps, setting up an intense semifinal round. The remaining four teams, all strong contenders for the championship, are battling it out, making for two highly anticipated matchups as they vie for a place in the WNBA Finals.
The semifinals follow a best-of-five format with a 2-2-1 structure, where the higher seed hosts the first two games and a potential decisive Game 5.
Both series are packed with high stakes, strong matchups, and competitive energy, as all four teams look to make their mark and earn their spot in the WNBA Finals. Fans can expect intense action as these teams battle for the championship opportunity.
Entertaining ties
In their regular-season clashes, the New York Liberty held a 3-0 advantage over the Las Vegas, setting up a strong narrative for this showdown. The series kicked off in New York for two games before shifting to Las Vegas, with the Liberty leading 2-0.
Meanwhile, the Connecticut Sun come into this series against the Minnesota Lynx with a slight upper hand, having gone 2-1 against the Lynx during the regular season. The semifinals started in Minnesota, with the series being tied at 1-1. Games 3 and 4 to be played in Connecticut.
WNBA semifinals full schedule
No. 1 New York Liberty vs. No. 4 Las Vegas Aces (2-0)
- Game 3: Friday, 21:30 ET at Las Vegas (Fubo, ESPN2)
- Game 4 (if needed): Sunday, TBD at Las Vegas (Fubo)
- Game 5 (if needed): Tuesday, TBD back in New York (Fubo, ESPN2)
No. 2 Minnesota Lynx vs. No. 3 Connecticut Sun (1-1)
- Game 3: Friday, 19:30 ET at Connecticut (Fubo, ESPN2)
- Game 4: Sunday, TBD at Connecticut (Fubo)
- Game 5 (if needed): Tuesday, TBD back in Minnesota (Fubo, ESPN2)
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