The Phoenix Mercury are scheduled to face the New York Liberty to start the high-voltage Game 1 of the WNBA playoffs' opening round on September 14, 2025, at 5:00 pm ET/2:00 pm PT. Phoenix is ahead in the season series after winning three of four games, including their most recent 80-63 win on August 31, in which Emma Meesseman led New York with 17 points and Kahleah Copper scored 22.
The Mercury have a 15-7 record and are seventh within the league in scoring, averaging 82.8 points and shooting 43.3% from the field. They have also had success at home. On the road, however, the Liberty is 10–12. They are sixth within the Eastern Conference in offensive rebounds, averaging 6.8 per game, with Nyara Sabally leading the way with 1.6.
Phoenix shoots 43.3% from the field, which is marginally better than New York's 42.4% field-goal percentage. The Liberty score 84.4 points on average per game, 4.3 points more than the Mercury's average of 80.1 points.
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Phoenix Mercury vs New York Liberty: Date and tip-off time
The Phoenix Mercury and the New York Liberty will meet in an electrifying WNBA game on September 14, 2025, at 5:00 pm ET/2:00 pm PT at PHX Arena, Phoenix, Arizona.
| Date | September 14, 2025 |
| Tip-off Time | 5:00 pm ET/2:00 pm PT |
| Venue | PHX Arena |
| Location | Phoenix, Arizona |
How to watch Phoenix Mercury vs New York Liberty on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Phoenix Mercury and the New York Liberty live on:
- TV channel: ESPN
- Streaming service: Fubo
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Phoenix Mercury team news
Alyssa Thomas averages 15.4 points per game and shoots 53.3% from the field.
Kahleah Copper has been averaging 15.0 points per game in her last ten games.
Phoenix Mercury injuries
No injuries
New York Liberty team news
Breanna Stewart has scored 12.6 points per game in her previous 10 games for the Liberty.
Sabrina Ionescu leads the team with 18.2 points and 5.7 assists per game.
New York Liberty injuries
No injuries
Phoenix Mercury and New York Liberty head-to-head record
The last five head-to-head matches indicate that this battle has been generally competitive, but Phoenix has prevailed in three of the last four matchups, including a resounding 80-63 triumph on August 31.
The Mercury have proven they can slow down New York defensively in their most recent game while still putting up impressive offensive numbers, scoring over 100 points in their victory on June 28. However, the Liberty have demonstrated their ability to respond, as evidenced by their convincing 84-70 victory late in the previous season and their 89-76 victory in July.
This game may depend on whether the Mercury can sustain their recent defensive vigor or whether New York's scoring attack, led by Ionescu and Stewart, can make an impact. Both teams are swapping victories, but Phoenix has the season advantage.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2025 | Mercury 80-63 Liberty |
| Jul 26, 2025 | Liberty 89-76 Mercury |
| Jun 28, 2025 | Mercury 106-91 Liberty |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Mercury 89-81 Liberty |
| Aug 27, 2024 | Liberty 84-70 Mercury |