Aces swept first best-of-seven WNBA Finals in 2025

The format reaches Game 7 on Saturday.

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The WNBA Finals first adopted a best-of-seven series format in 2025, when the Los Vegas Aces completed a four-game sweep Via @usatodaysports on X

What happened: The WNBA replaced its best-of-five Finals format in 2025. The Las Vegas Aces closed out the Phoenix Mercury with a 97-86 win in Game 4.

Why it matters: The sweep left three possible games unplayed in the format’s first year. The 2026 Finals are tied 3-3, setting up the first seventh game since the change.

By the numbers: 2025 Finals: Las Vegas won 4-0. The clincher ended 97-86.

What to watch: Game 7 of the 2026 Finals is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 31.

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@USATODAYSports 2026-10-30T00:40:32.532130+00:00

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