how many wnba teams make the playoffs

The WNBA playoffs include the top 8 teams from the league. These teams are seeded based on their regular season records, regardless of conference, and they compete in a bracket tournament format. The first round of the playoffs is a best-of-three series, followed by best-of-five series in the semifinals and finals. Starting in 2025, the WNBA Finals will be a best-of-seven series. Overall, 8 out of the 12 or 13 teams in the league make the playoffs each season.