When Do the 2024 WNBA Playoffs Begin? A Look at the Format, Seedings, and More

Here's what you need to know about the WNBA Playoffs.

The 2024 WNBA playoffs will begin on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. The playoffs will be a single-elimination tournament, with the top eight teams in the league competing for the championship. The first round of the playoffs will be a best-of-three series, with the higher-seeded team hosting the first two games. The second round of the playoffs will be a best-of-five series, with the higher-seeded team hosting the first two games and the fifth game, if necessary.

Format and Seeding

The eight teams that qualify for the playoffs will be seeded based on their regular season records. The top two teams in each conference will receive a bye to the second round of the playoffs. The remaining six teams will compete in a single-elimination tournament to determine the other two teams that will advance to the second round.

Schedule

The schedule for the 2024 WNBA playoffs is as follows: * First Round: September 17-19, 2024 * Second Round: September 22-26, 2024 * Semi-Finals: September 29-October 3, 2024 * Finals: October 6-10, 2024

WNBA Playoffs History

The WNBA Playoffs were first held in 1997. The Houston Comets won the first WNBA championship, and they have gone on to win four WNBA championships overall. The Minnesota Lynx have won four WNBA championships, and the Detroit Shock have won three WNBA championships. The Seattle Storm, Los Angeles Sparks, and Phoenix Mercury have each won two WNBA championships.

Conclusion

The 2024 WNBA playoffs are sure to be an exciting and competitive tournament. The top eight teams in the league will be vying for the championship, and there are sure to be some thrilling games along the way.