Chicago Sky Playoff History

The Chicago Sky is a professional basketball team from Chicago, USA, founded in 2006 when the WNBA granted the city an expansion franchise. Owned by Michael J. Alter and Margaret Stender, the Sky is one of the few WNBA teams not associated with an NBA counterpart, though they share the same market as the Chicago Bulls. Competing in the WNBA’s Eastern Conference, the Sky has been home to notable players such as Courtney Vandersloot, Sylvia Fowles, and Candice Dupree.

Over the past five seasons, the Sky has consistently reached the playoffs, capturing their first championship in 2021 with the help of star players like Candace Parker and Kahleah Copper. The team has continued to strengthen its roster, including the selection of Angel Reese (Seventh overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft). However, as of September 14, 2024, the team stands 2nd last in the Eastern Conference at 13-24 and is struggling to find a playoff spot.

How many times has the Chicago Sky made the playoffs?

As of September 2024, the Chicago Sky has reached the WNBA Playoffs in nine of their nineteen seasons. Out of their nine WNBA playoff appearances, the Chicago Sky advanced to the WNBA Finals two times and won one championship in 2021.

Chicago Sky Playoff Record

As of September 15, 2024, the Chicago Sky has played 42 matches in the postseason, and out of 42 games 20 wins and 22 losses. The Chicago Sky's playoff campaign began relatively late in 2013, despite the team being founded in 2005 and starting play in the WNBA in 2006. In the 2013 season, they made the playoffs for the first time after selecting Elena Delle Donne with the second overall pick. Although they lost in the semifinals to the Indiana Fever 0-2, the Sky established themselves as title contenders for future seasons, with star performers like Delle Donne, who won Rookie of the Year, Sylvia Fowles, who earned Defensive Player of the Year honors. In the following season, the Sky made a deeper playoff run, reaching the WNBA Finals, though they ultimately lost to the Phoenix Mercury 0-3. Guard Allie Quigley stood out as a key contributor from the bench, winning the Sixth Woman of the Year award.

Number of conference finals won

As of September 14, 2024, the Chicago Sky has reached the conference final two times.

Number of WNBA championships won

As of September 14, 2024, the Chicago Sky won only one WNBA championship in 2021 when they defeated Phoenix Mercury 3-1 in the WNBA final.

Chicago Sky's Last Playoff Appearance

As of September 14, 2024, the Chicago Sky’s last playoff appearance was in the 2023 season, when they lost in the first round against The Las Vegas Aces. The Chicago Sky lost the series 0-2, struggling to score in both matches. In the first game, they were defeated 87-69, with an 18-point deficit. Aside from Kahleah Copper, no other player scored in double digits. The second game followed a similar pattern, ending in a 92-70 loss. While the Sky were eliminated, it’s worth noting they were up against the eventual WNBA champions.