how many teams make the wnba playoffs

The WNBA playoffs include the top 8 teams from the regular season, regardless of their conference. These teams are seeded based on their regular season records and then compete in a playoff bracket. The first round is a best-of- three series, the semifinals are a best-of-five series, and starting from 2025, the WNBA Finals are played as a best-of-seven series.