The Phoenix Mercury are facing a critical moment on October 10, as they prepare to host the Las Vegas Aces in Game 4 of the 2025 WNBA Finals. They find themselves in a challenging position, having lost the first three games of the series. This year’s Finals marks the first instance of a best-of-seven series in WNBA history, leaving uncertainty about whether a team can recover from such a deficit.
The Aces have secured victories in all three games thus far. However, the series has not been one-sided. In Game 1, the Mercury were close to securing a win but fell short when star forward Alyssa Thomas missed two crucial free throws. Game 2 ended with the Aces dominating the scoreboard, while Game 3 presented a fiercely contested matchup that could have tipped either way. Now, the Mercury’s focus is solely on winning Game 4 to extend their championship hopes.
ESPN Ratings Highlight WNBA Finals Narratives
The WNBA Finals have generated significant interest in viewership, especially following a record-breaking season. Ratings for Game 1 were released on October 7, highlighting an average of 1.9 million viewers, peaking at 2.5 million. This makes it the most-watched WNBA Finals Game 1 in nearly three decades.
Viewership Statistics
As the series progressed, follow-up ratings remained a topic of curiosity, reflecting audience engagement with the games:
- Game 1: 1.9 million viewers
- Game 2: 1.2 million viewers
- Game 3: 1.3 million viewers
Although subsequent games saw a decrease in viewership, the overall trend indicates that this WNBA Finals has achieved the best ratings across its first three games in 25 years. This surge in interest occurs amid ongoing discussions related to the league’s collective bargaining agreement.
If the Mercury manages to revive their chances in Game 4, the ratings for any remaining games are likely to reflect increased interest from viewers eager to see how the series unfolds. As the intensity of the matchups escalates, the narrative surrounding this year’s Finals continues to captivate fans and analysts alike.
