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How Do WNBA Playoffs Work: Dates and Format

The WNBA Playoffs begin Sept. 14, with the Finals possibly ending Oct. 19. Eight teams qualify, seeded by record from the regular season. The first round is best-of-three, semifinals are best-of-five, and the Finals expand to best-of-seven in a 2-2-1-1-1 structure. The higher seed hosts Games 1, 2, 5, and 7, while the regular season ends Sept. 11.