How do the WNBA Playoffs Work?

In the WNBA, 8 out of the 12 teams make the playoffs each season.  

Playoff Format (as of 2024):  

1. Seeding: Teams are seeded based on their regular-season records (1–8).  

2. First Round (Best-of-3):  

   - No. 1 seed vs. No. 8 seed  

   - No. 2 seed vs. No. 7 seed  

   - No. 3 seed vs. No. 6 seed  

   - No. 4 seed vs. No. 5 seed  

3. Semifinals (Best-of-5): Winners advance to a best-of-five series.  

4. WNBA Finals (Best-of-5): The last two teams compete for the championship.  

The WNBA has occasionally adjusted its playoff structure, but the current format has been in place since 2022.

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