The 2024 WNBA Playoffs, presented by Google, officially tipped off on Sunday, September 22 at 1 p.m. ET, marking the beginning of an exciting postseason.
As eight of the top teams in the league vie for the championship, here’s everything you need to know about the format and structure of this year’s playoffs.
How Many Games Are Played Per Round?
The format for the 2024 WNBA Playoffs consists of multiple rounds, with varying numbers of games:
- First Round: A best-of-three series.
- Semi-Finals and Finals: Both the Semi-Finals and the WNBA Finals are best-of-five series.
This structure guarantees competitive matchups, ensuring teams must consistently perform at their best to advance.
Who Qualified for the 2024 WNBA Playoffs?
The following eight teams secured their spots for the postseason based on regular-season performance:
- New York Liberty (32-8)
- Minnesota Lynx (30-10)
- Connecticut Sun (28-12)
- Las Vegas Aces (27-13)
- Seattle Storm (25-15)
- Indiana Fever (20-20)
- Phoenix Mercury (19-21)
- Atlanta Dream (15-25)
First-Round Matchups
The initial round of the WNBA Playoffs features the following pairings:
- No.1 New York Liberty vs. No. 8 Atlanta Dream
- No.2 Minnesota Lynx vs. No. 7 Phoenix Mercury
- No.3 Connecticut Sun vs. No. 6 Indiana Fever
- No.4 Las Vegas Aces vs. No. 5 Seattle Storm
Home-Court Advantage Explained
Home-court advantage plays a crucial role in the WNBA Playoffs:
- First Round: The higher-seeded teams host Games 1 and 2, while the lower-seeded teams host Game 3 (if necessary).
- Semi-Finals and Finals: The higher-seeded teams host Games 1, 2, and 5 (if necessary), while the lower-seeded teams host Games 3 and 4 (if necessary).
How to Watch the WNBA Playoffs
The 2024 WNBA Playoffs will be broadcast on ESPN, ABC, and ESPN2. Fans can check the schedule to follow their favorite teams and catch all the action.
With a highly competitive field and an exciting format, the 2024 WNBA Playoffs promise thrilling basketball as teams battle for the ultimate prize.
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