WNBA Playoffs: First Round Schedule and Important Dates
The WNBA playoffs are here! The 2023 season is about to culminate in a battle for the championship, with eight teams vying for the coveted title.
First Round Schedule:
The first round of the playoffs is a best-of-three series. Here's a breakdown of the matchups and their schedule:
Eastern Conference
- (4) New York Liberty vs. (5) Atlanta Dream:
- Game 1: August 19th at New York (5:30 PM ET on ESPN)
- Game 2: August 21st at Atlanta (8:00 PM ET on ESPN)
- Game 3 (if necessary): August 23rd at New York (7:00 PM ET on ESPN)
- (3) Washington Mystics vs. (6) Chicago Sky:
- Game 1: August 19th at Washington (7:00 PM ET on ESPN2)
- Game 2: August 21st at Chicago (8:00 PM ET on ESPN2)
- Game 3 (if necessary): August 23rd at Washington (7:00 PM ET on ESPN2)
Western Conference
- (2) Dallas Wings vs. (7) Phoenix Mercury:
- Game 1: August 19th at Dallas (9:00 PM ET on ESPN)
- Game 2: August 21st at Phoenix (10:00 PM ET on ESPN)
- Game 3 (if necessary): August 23rd at Dallas (9:00 PM ET on ESPN)
- (1) Las Vegas Aces vs. (8) Seattle Storm:
- Game 1: August 20th at Las Vegas (3:00 PM ET on ESPN)
- Game 2: August 22nd at Seattle (10:00 PM ET on ESPN)
- Game 3 (if necessary): August 24th at Las Vegas (3:00 PM ET on ESPN)
Important Dates:
- August 18th: WNBA Playoff seeding finalized
- August 19th-24th: First Round of Playoffs
- August 26th-29th: Second Round (Semifinals)
- September 1st-4th: Third Round (Semifinals)
- September 9th: WNBA Finals Game 1
- September 11th: WNBA Finals Game 2
- September 14th: WNBA Finals Game 3 (if necessary)
- September 16th: WNBA Finals Game 4 (if necessary)
- September 18th: WNBA Finals Game 5 (if necessary)
Don't Miss the Action:
The WNBA Playoffs are always intense and full of exciting moments. Be sure to tune in and witness the best women's basketball players in the world battle it out for the championship. This is a great opportunity to celebrate the talent and dedication of these incredible athletes.
Follow these tips to stay updated:
- Follow the official WNBA website and social media accounts for news and updates.
- Download the ESPN app for live scores, schedules, and highlights.
- Follow your favorite teams on social media to stay connected with the action.
