Indiana Fever are in the WNBA playoffs in 2025; how many teams make playoffs

The Indiana Fever just finished their regular season with 24-20 record and await their foe in the WNBA playoffs. They will be seeded sixth or seventh, and will play either the No. 2 or No. 3 seed in the first round, which starts on Sunday, Sept. 14.

The complete seedings won’t be known until the end of the regular season on Thursday, Sept. 11.

How do the WNBA playoffs work?

The league’s No. 1 seed, the Minnesota Lynx, will play the No. 8 seed; No. 2 plays No. 7; No. 3 plays No. 6; and No. 4 plays No. 5. The first round is best-of-three games, with the better seed hosting Game 1 and, if necessary, Game 3. The worse seed hosts Game 2.The league semifinals will be a best-of-five series. The better seed hosts Games 1, 2 and, if necessary, 5. The worse seed hosts Games 3 and, if necessary, 4.The league championship series is best-of-seven for the first time, with the better seed hosting Games 1, 2 and, if necessary, 5 and 7. The worse seed hosts Games 3, 4 and, if necessary, 6.

What WNBA teams are in the playoffs?

Through Sept. 9; eight teams make the playoffs; x-clinched playoff berth; y-eliminated

What date do the WNBA playoffs start?

Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. Games are scheduled for 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. ET.

How many teams make the WNBA playoffs in 2025?

Eight of the league’s 13 teams make the playoffs.

Will the Indiana Fever get a home game in the WNBA playoffs?

Yes. The WNBA changed the first round format to 1-1-1; the Fever will play the second game of the best-of-3 series at home.

Who will the Indiana Fever play in the WNBA playoffs?

The Fever could face Atlanta or Las Vegas in the first round of the playoffs.