The Phoenix Mercury was founded in 1997 and is one of the twelve original franchises of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). The Mercury are famous for their high-intensity performance and famous players such as Diana Taurasi; the team is strong and experienced. They have been WNBA champions three times (2007, 2009, and 2014), which proves that they are one of the leading teams in women’s basketball.
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How many championships have the Phoenix Mercury won?
The Phoenix Mercury has won three WNBA championships: in 2007, 2009, and 2014. Their first title in 2007 was also won with the help of Diana Taurasi and Cappie Pondexter, who were the key players of the team. In 2009, they clinched their second title, and Taurasi was again the star player, making her one of the best players in the WNBA. The Mercury had a spectacular regular season in 2014 with 29 wins, and they completed a clean sweep of the Chicago Sky in the finals.
Below mentioned is the account of the times the Phoenix Mercury have won the WNBA Playoffs:
| Team Name | Head Coach | Against | Final Date | Venue | Series Score |
| Phoenix Mercury | Paul Westhead | Detroit Shock | September 16, 2007 | The Palace of Auburn Hills | 3-2 |
| Phoenix Mercury | Corey Gaines | Indiana Fever | October 9, 2009 | US Airways Center | 3-2 |
| Phoenix Mercury | Sandy Brondello | Chicago Sky | September 12, 2014 | US Airways Center | 3-0 |
Phoenix Mercury Finals Appearance History
The Phoenix Mercury has had a long history of WNBA finals and has always shown great determination and fighting spirit. They have appeared in 5 WNBA finals as of 2024, and have been victorious in 3. Their first championship was in 2007 under head coach Paul Westhead, where they defeated the Detroit Shock in a 3-2 series. Two years later, in 2009, Mercury, under the coaching of Corey Gaines, won the title for the second time, beating the Indiana Fever in the 3-2 series. The Mercury in the 2014 season was led by Sandy Brondello as their head coach, and the team recorded 29 wins and swept the Chicago Sky in the finals 3-0 to clinch the title, their third.
The Mercury also made another great run to the finals in 2021, where they played against the Chicago Sky. Nevertheless, they failed to win the series and lost 1-3. The Mercury has always displayed their capability to play in the Finals and their desire to win as it continues to be one of the WNBA’s elite teams.
| Year | Head Coach | Against | Venue | Result |
| 1998 | Cheryl Miller | Houston Comets | Compaq Center | 1-2 |
| 2007 | Paul Westhead | Detroit Shock | The Palace of Auburn Hills | 3-2 |
| 2009 | Corey Gaines | Indiana Fever | US Airways Center | 3-2 |
| 2014 | Sandy Brondello | Chicago Sky | US Airways Center | 3-0 |
| 2021 | Sandy Brondello | Chicago Sky | Wintrust Arena | 1-3 |
What teams did the Phoenix Mercury lose the Championship Finals to?
The Phoenix Mercury have lost the WNBA Championship Finals against only two teams in their 5 finals appearances, namely the Houston Comets in 1998 and the Chicago Sky in 2021. The details of these meetings are mentioned below:
Houston Comets (1998):
The Mercury’s first Finals appearance was against the Houston Comets, a team that was established as the powerhouse of the WNBA during its early years. The Comets triumphed over the Mercury to clinch the title with the help of stars such as Cynthia Cooper and Sheryl Swoopes. This was one of the losses that the Comets made while they were dominating the league from 1997 to 2000, which made them the first league champions’ dynasty.
Chicago Sky (2021):
The Mercury’s most recent Finals defeat was in 2021 to the Chicago Sky. Even though the Mercury had a great playoff performance, they were no match for the Sky, who had Kahleah Copper, the Finals MVP, and Candace Parker. The Sky triumphed in the series 3-1, thus becoming the WNBA champions for the first time in their history, while the Mercury failed to clinch their fourth title.
Phoenix Mercury's Last Finals Appearance
The Phoenix Mercury’s last WNBA Finals (as of September 2025) appearance was in 2021. They faced the Chicago Sky in a highly anticipated series. Despite a strong playoff run, the Mercury were unable to secure their fourth championship. The series ended with the Sky winning 3-1. The Mercury’s performance was commendable, with standout efforts from veteran stars like Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner. However, the Sky, led by Finals MVP Kahleah Copper and the experienced Candace Parker, proved too formidable.
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FAQs on Phoenix Mercury
A. The Phoenix Mercury played in appeared in 5 finals series, in 1998, 2007, 2009, 2014 and 2021.
A. The Phoenix Mercury have won the WNBA Finals thrice, in 2007, 2009 and 2014.
A. The Phoenix Mercury have 3 WNBA Championship rings.
A. The Phoenix Mercury was founded in 1997.
A. The Phoenix Mercury appeared in 28 seasons in the WNBA, of which they have made 18 playoff appearances.
