The mercury is rising on the season for one of the WNBA’s perennially hottest teams: the Phoenix Mercury. They’re looking to repeat their playoff-worthy performance from last year and push beyond that to a fourth WNBA title.
Check out the 2025 Phoenix Mercury TV schedule, roster, channel information and more right here so you can be there along the way as this team fights to get all the way to the top.
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Phoenix Mercury Quick Facts:
Founding Season: 1997
Conference: Western
Home Arena: Footprint Center
Championships: 3 (2007, 2009, 2014)
2024 Finish: Eliminated in the first round of the playoffs
How did the Phoenix Mercury do last WNBA season?
The Phoenix Mercury experienced a strong rebound during the 2024 WNBA season, finishing with a 19–21 record—a major improvement from their 9–31 mark in 2023. That effort earned them the No. 7 seed in the playoffs and marked a return to postseason play. Although they were eliminated in the first round by the Minnesota Lynx in a 2–0 sweep, the Mercury remained competitive, with final scores of 102–95 and 101–88, showing promise for the future.
Kahleah Copper was a major bright spot in her first season with the team, averaging a career-best 21.1 points per game and becoming Phoenix’s primary offensive weapon. Brittney Griner also made a successful return from an early-season injury, contributing 17.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game. Together, they helped reinvigorate the Mercury’s core, giving fans renewed optimism after a challenging 2023 season.
2025 Phoenix Mercury TV Schedule
Don’t miss one second of the Phoenix Mercury 2025 WNBA season. With DIRECTV, you don’t have to! Explore the full Mercury schedule below, including information on where to watch the Phoenix Mercury on TV and more.
| Date | Time (ET) | Opponent | Venue | How to Watch |
| May 17 | 10 p.m. | Seattle Storm | PHX Arena | |
| May 21 | 10 p.m. | Los Angeles Sparks | PHX Arena | |
| May 23 | 10 p.m. | @ Seattle Storm | Climate Pledge Arena | ION |
| May 25 | 6 p.m. | Washington Mystics | PHX Arena | |
| May 27 | 10 p.m. | Chicago Sky | PHX Arena | |
| May 30 | 10 p.m. | Minnesota Lynx | PHX Arena | ION |
| June 1 | 6 p.m. | @ Los Angeles Sparks | Crypto.com Arena | |
| June 3 | 8 p.m. | @ Minnesota Lynx | Target Center | ESPN3 |
| June 5 | 10 p.m. | Golden State Valkyries | PHX Arena | Prime Video |
| June 7 | 10 p.m. | Seattle Storm | PHX Arena | |
| June 11 | 10 p.m. | Dallas Wings | PHX Arena | |
| June 15 | 6 p.m. | @ Las Vegas Aces | Michelob ULTRA Arena | |
| June 18 | 7 p.m. | @ Connecticut Sun | Mohegan Sun Arena | |
| June 19 | 7 p.m. | @ New York Liberty | Barclays Center | Prime Video |
| June 21 | 1 p.m. | @ Chicago Sky | Wintrust Arena | ABC, ESPN+ |
| June 27 | 10 p.m. | New York Liberty | PHX Arena | ION |
| June 29 | 6 p.m. | Las Vegas Aces | PHX Arena | NBA TV |
| July 3 | 8 p.m. | @ Dallas Wings | College Park Center | |
| July 7 | 10 p.m. | Dallas Wings | PHX Arena | |
| July 9 | 3:30 p.m. | Minnesota Lynx | PHX Arena | |
| July 14 | 10 p.m. | @ Golden State Valkyries | Chase Center | |
| July 16 | 1 p.m. | @ Minnesota Lynx | Target Center | |
| July 23 | 10 p.m. | Atlanta Dream | PHX Arena | CBSSN |
| July 25 | 7:30 p.m. | @ New York Liberty | Barclays Center | ION |
| July 27 | 6 p.m. | @ Washington Mystics | CareFirst Arena | |
| July 30 | 7 p.m. | @ Indiana Fever | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | ESPN3 |
| August 1 | 7:30 p.m. | @ Atlanta Dream | Gateway Center | ION |
| August 3 | 6 p.m. | @ Chicago Sky | Wintrust Arena | |
| August 5 | 10 p.m. | Connecticut Sun | PHX Arena | |
| August 7 | 10 p.m. | Indiana Fever | PHX Arena | Prime Video |
| August 10 | 6 p.m. | Atlanta Dream | PHX Arena | NBA TV |
| August 15 | 10 p.m. | Las Vegas Aces | PHX Arena | ION |
| August 17 | 6 p.m. | @ Seattle Storm | Climate Pledge Arena | |
| August 19 | 10 p.m. | @ Golden State Valkyries | Chase Center | |
| August 21 | 10 p.m. | @ Las Vegas Aces | Michelob ULTRA Arena | Prime Video |
| August 22 | 10 p.m. | Golden State Valkyries | PHX Arena | ION |
| August 26 | 10 p.m. | @ Los Angeles Sparks | Crypto.com Arena | NBA TV |
| August 28 | 10 p.m. | Chicago Sky | PHX Arena | Prime Video |
| August 30 | 10 p.m. | New York Liberty | PHX Arena | NBA TV |
| September 2 | 10 p.m. | Indiana Fever | PHX Arena | NBA TV |
| September 4 | 7:30 p.m. | @ Washington Mystics | CareFirst Arena | Prime Video |
| September 6 | 1 p.m. | @ Connecticut Sun | Mohegan Sun Arena | |
| September 9 | 10 p.m. | Los Angeles Sparks | PHX Arena | NBA TV |
| September 11 | 8 p.m. | @ Dallas Wings | College Park Center |
No Mercury games today? Find another matchup to watch on the full WNBA schedule.
Where can I watch Phoenix Mercury games?
For those who can’t make it out to Phoenix to watch the Mercury compete in person, there are plenty of ways to catch more games on the Phoenix Mercury TV schedule on DIRECTV. Below are a few networks where you can watch games:
- ESPN – Ch. 206
- ESPN2 – Ch. 209
- NBA TV – Ch. 216
- ION TV – Ch. 305
- ABC – Find your local ABC network
- CBS – Find your local CBS network
- FOX – Find your local FOX network
- Regional Sports Networks – Find RSNs in your area
Phoenix Mercury Roster for 2025
| Number | Player | Position | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Satou Sabally | Forward | Oregon |
| 1 | Alexa Held | Guard | DePaul |
| 2 | Kahleah Copper | Guard-Forward | Rutgers |
| 4 | Natasha Mack | Forward | Oklahoma State |
| 8 | Monique Akoa-Makani | Guard | — |
| 9 | Kitija Laksa | Forward | South Florida |
| 16 | Megan McConnell | Guard | Duquesne |
| 20 | Murjanatu Musa | Center | — |
| 21 | Kalani Brown | Center | Baylor |
| 24 | Kathryn Westbeld | Forward | Notre Dame |
| 25 | Alyssa Thomas | Forward | Maryland |
| 30 | Haley Jones | Forward-Guard | Stanford |
| 33 | Sami Whitcomb | Guard | Washington |
Phoenix Mercury Rivalries to Watch
The Phoenix Mercury has plenty of rivals in the WNBA, owing in no small part to their success. Chief among them? The Los Angeles Sparks.
The Mercury and the Sparks have gone at it in the playoffs numerous times, and each has boasted significant star power over that same period. Every encounter between these two teams has been a battle.
Catch the Mercury and Sparks on:
- May 21 at 10 p.m. ET
- June 1 at 6 p.m. ET
- August 26 at 10 p.m. ET on NBA TV
- September 9 at 10 p.m. ET on NBA TV
The Mercury also have fierce rivalries with the Seattle Storm and, especially, the Minnesota Lynx. The Mercury are nipping at the Lynx’s heels as far as number of titles go.
Watch the Mercury take on the Lynx on:
- May 30 at 10 p.m. ET on ION
- June 3 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN 3
- July 9 at 3:30 p.m. ET
- July 16 at 1 p.m. ET
And they’ll go head-to-head with the Seattle Storm on:
- May 17 at 10 p.m. ET (Season opener)
- May 23 at 10 p.m. ET on ION
- June 7 at 10 p.m. ET
- August 17 at 6 p.m. ET
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Frequently Asked Questions
What channel can local fans watch Phoenix Mercury games on?
Local channel Arizona's Family
Who is the Phoenix Mercury's head coach?
Nate Tibbetts is the current head coach of the Phoenix Mercury.
How many championships has the Phoenix Mercury won?
Three WNBA titles, the second most of any team.
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