WNBA Playoffs 2025: Aces vs. Storm, Schedule, Streaming Guide, and Predictions
The 2025 WNBA Playoffs are underway, with the Minnesota Lynx securing the No. 1 seed and Caitlin Clark unfortunately sidelined due to injury. This article provides a comprehensive guide to watching the playoffs, including TV channels, streaming options, schedules, and predictions for key matchups like Aces vs. Storm.
How to Watch the 2025 WNBA Playoffs
The WNBA playoffs promise exciting basketball action. You can catch the games on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2. For streaming, options include the ESPN unlimited app, Fubo, and DirecTV. The finals will feature a new best-of-seven format, extending the excitement to potentially October 17th.
- Dates: Sept. 14 - Oct. 17
- TV Channels: ESPN, ESPN2, ABC
- Streaming: ESPN unlimited app, Fubo, DirecTV, and more
ESPN unlimited offers the most comprehensive coverage, granting access to all 7 of ESPN's linear channels, as well as exclusive content on ESPN+, ABC on ESPN, SEC+, and more for $29.99/month or $299.99/year. Notably, it also includes "bundle" access to Disney+ and Hulu at no extra cost for its first year!
Fubo offers ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, CBS, FOX, Ion and more live channels. This can cover the entire WNBA playoffs and also includes unlimited Cloud DVR. Try it with a free trial period.
WNBA Playoff Schedule - First Round (September 14-19)
Here’s a look at the first-round schedule with scores for games already played:
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries (72) vs. (101) Minnesota Lynx | September 14 | - | - |
| Indiana Fever (68) vs. (80) Atlanta Dream | September 14 | - | - |
| New York Liberty (76) vs. (69) Phoenix Mercury | September 14 | - | - |
| Seattle Storm (77) vs. (102) Las Vegas Aces | September 14 | - | - |
| Atlanta Dream vs. Indiana Fever | September 16 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app |
| Las Vegas Aces vs. Seattle Storm | September 16 | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app |
| Phoenix Mercury vs. New York Liberty | September 17 | 8 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app |
| Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries | September 17 | 10 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app |
| Seattle Storm vs. Las Vegas Aces | September 18 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app |
| Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream | September 18 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app |
| Golden State Valkyries vs. Minnesota Lynx | September 19 | Time TBD | ESPN2, ESPN app |
| New York Liberty vs. Phoenix Mercury | September 19 | Time TBD | ESPN2, ESPN app |
*Game 3 games are if necessary.
WNBA Playoff Seeding 2025
- Minnesota Lynx
- Las Vegas Aces
- Atlanta Dream
- Phoenix Mercury
- New York Liberty
- Indiana Fever
- Seattle Storm
- Golden State Valkyries
Aces vs. Storm Game 2: Predictions and Betting Insights
The Las Vegas Aces are on the cusp of tying the WNBA record for the longest winning streak (18 games) when they face the Seattle Storm on Tuesday, September 16th. Game 2 tips off at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Let's analyze some betting predictions.
Here are some expert WNBA picks for the Aces vs. Storm game:
- Jackie Young Over 5.5 assists (-125, DraftKings): Young has consistently dished out assists, outperforming even Chelsea Gray in recent games. Expect her to feed A'ja Wilson effectively.
- Dominique Malonga Over 6.5 rebounds (+124, FanDuel): The Storm's rookie has shown immense potential, and if given substantial playing time (which she likely will), she should secure at least 7 rebounds.
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