when are wnba awards announced

The WNBA awards for the official 2025 end-of-season will be announced starting September 15, 2025, during the playoffs period. The announcement schedule was unveiled recently, with details for multiple awards, including MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, and more, to be revealed across the postseason. However, the exact times and platforms for these announcements are yet to be finalized and announced. The Rookie of the Year award date remains "to be decided," possibly due to logistical coordination with playoff scheduling. The WNBA playoffs begin on September 14, 2025, and the Finals start on October 3, 2025, with awards announcements spread through this timeframe.