How to Watch 2025 WNBA Finals: Game 1: Phoenix Mercury at Las Vegas Aces: Stream WNBA Live, TV Channel

A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces host Alyssa Thomas and the Phoenix Mercury in Game 1 of the 2025 WNBA Finals.

The 2025 WNBA Finals kick off what will be a history-making series between the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury. This is the first-ever best-of-seven series in the WNBA Finals. In the semifinals, Phoenix bounced back after losing Game 1 to take down the Minnesota Lynx 3-1 and advance to the franchise’s sixth finals appearance. Las Vegas needed five games to take down the feisty, shorthanded Indiana Fever to earn a fourth finals appearance in six seasons. Four-time MVP A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young shone in the semifinals as the highest scoring duo in the WNBA, both in the regular season and the playoffs.

How to Watch 2025 WNBA Finals: Game 1: Phoenix Mercury at Las Vegas Aces today:

Game Date: Friday, Oct. 3, 2025

Game Time: 5:00 p.m. ET

TV: ESPN, ESPN Deportes

Location: Michelob ULTRA Arena

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In eight playoff games, Wilson is averaging 26.0 points, 9.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.8 blocks, and 2.6 steals per game. Young has flourished as the co-star, averaging 20.5 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.8 rebounds per game.

Phoenix earned its ticket to the finals in an unconventional manner. They lost Game 1 in both series and only Game 1 in each. Alyssa Thomas, Satou Sabally, and Kahleah Copper have formed a strong trio combining for 51.5 points per game.

During the regular season, this was a lopsided series with Las Vegas winning three of the four matchups. Las Vegas dominated the final regular-season game 83-61, led by five players scoring in double-figures and a season-low four turnovers.

What Time Is the 2025 WNBA Finals: Game 1: Phoenix Mercury and Las Vegas Aces?

The 2025 WNBA Finals: Game 1: Phoenix Mercury at Las Vegas Aces will take place on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great WNBA action.

What Channel Is the 2025 WNBA Finals: Game 1: Phoenix Mercury and Las Vegas Aces Game On?

Looking to watch this game? Fans can tune into ESPN, ESPN Deportes to see the action. Make sure you subscribe to Fubo now to watch this matchup, as well as numerous other sports leagues.

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