WNBA Playoffs 2022: Bracket, schedule, dates, TV channels & more
The Aces and Sky will go into the 2022 WNBA Playoffs as the two biggest title favorites, but the road to the WNBA Finals will be fraught with challenges.
The Sun, Storm and Mystics each won at least 22 games during the regular season and could provide tough tests for the Aces and Sky. It wouldn’t be wise to completely rule out an underdog like the Liberty either, as they’ve won six of their last eight games and can quickly catch fire from 3-point range.
With so many stars and storylines in the game, there is at least one certainty: basketball fans will be able to enjoy plenty of WNBA action over the next few weeks.
Here’s everything you need to know about watching the 2022 WNBA Playoffs, including a full bracket and information on how to watch each game.
MORE: Watch WNBA playoff games live with Sling TV
WNBA Playoff Bracket
That #WNBAPlayoffs Bracket presented by @Google is set ✅
The first round begins this Wednesday, August 17th on ESPN 2 🤩 pic.twitter.com/iwULG82YTP
— WNBA (@WNBA) August 15, 2022
How to Watch WNBA Playoff Games
WNBA playoff games will be broadcast on the ESPN family of networks. Viewers can also stream games via Watch ESPN or Sling TV.
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WNBA Playoff Schedule 2022
Wednesday, August 17 (Day One of the WNBA Playoffs)
| Game | time (ET) | TV channel |
| freedom against sky | 8 p.m | ESPN2 |
| Mercury vs Aces | 22 O `clock | ESPN |
Thursday 18 August
| Game | time (ET) | TV channel |
| wings against the sun | 8 p.m | ESPNU |
| Mystic vs Storm | 22 O `clock | ESPN2 |
Saturday August 20th
| Game | time (ET) | TV channel |
| freedom against sky | Midday | ESPN |
| Mercury vs Aces | 21 clock | ESPN2 |
Sunday 21 August
| Game | time (ET) | TV channel |
| wings against the sun | Midday | ABC |
| Mystic vs Storm | 4 p.m | ESPN |
How will the WNBA playoffs play out?
- Each of the top eight teams overall (regardless of conference) will earn a spot in the WNBA Playoffs.
- Each of these eight teams plays in a best-of-three first-round series. The higher seeded teams will host games 1 and 2.
- Each of the teams that reach the semi-finals will play in a best-of-five series. The higher seeded teams will host games 1, 2 and 5.
- The WNBA Finals will also be a best-of-five series.
WNBA Rankings 2022
| seed | team | recording | games back |
| 1. | Las Vegas Aces* | 26-10 | — |
| 2. | Chicago sky* | 26-10 | — |
| 3. | Connecticut Sun* | 25-11 | 1 |
| 4. | Seattle Storm* | 22-14 | 4 |
| 5. | Washington mystic* | 22-14 | 4 |
| 6. | Dallas Wings* | 18-18 | 8th |
| 7. | New York Freedom* | 16-20 | 10 |
| 8th. | Phoenix Mercury* | 15-21 | 11 |
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* Earned a spot in the WNBA Playoffs
Eliminated from WNBA playoff competition: Dream, Fever, Lynx, Sparks