The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2024 WNBA regular season with 19-21. The team heads into 2025 with a retooled roster in its 28th season, with general manager Nick U'Ren and head coach Nate Tibbetts at the helm. Over the offseason, the Mercury made significant changes. They picked up All-WNBA forward Alyssa Thomas and All-Star Satou Sabally in a four-team trade. They will be complemented by veteran returnee Kahleah Copper (via the Phoenix Mercury official website).
A total of 11 new players have joined the team. Veteran additions include Sami Whitcomb and Kalani Brown. Rookies Monique Akoa Makani and Lexi Held are also part of the team. Two key players are gone: Diana Taurasi has retired, and Brittney Griner has left the team, according to the official website of the Mercury.
Phoenix Mercury 2025 Regular Season Schedule
The Mercury opened their 2025 WNBA season with a strong start, with an 81–59 win against the Seattle Storm on May 17. Their second game comes on May 21, when they face the Los Angeles Sparks at home. The Mercury will be doing much of their early-season time at their home venue, with eight of their first eleven contests being played at the PHX Center. (via the Official website of the Phoenix Mercury)
| May | |||
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | Venue |
| Sat, May 17 | Seattle Storm | 10:00 PM | PHX Arena |
| Wed, May 21 | Los Angeles Sparks | 10:00 PM | PHX Arena |
| Fri, May 23 | @ Seattle Storm | 10:00 PM | Climate Pledge Arena |
| Sun, May 25 | Washington Mystics | 6:00 PM | PHX Arena |
| Tue, May 27 | Chicago Sky | 10:00 PM | PHX Arena |
| Fri, May 30 | Minnesota Lynx | 10:00 PM | PHX Arena |
| June | |||
| Sun, Jun 1 | @ Los Angeles Sparks | 6:00 PM | Crypto.com Arena |
| Tue, Jun 3 | @ Minnesota Lynx | 8:00 PM | Target Center |
| Thu, Jun 5 | Golden State Valkyries | 10:00 PM | PHX Arena |
| Sat, Jun 7 | Seattle Storm | 10:00 PM | PHX Arena |
| Wed, Jun 11 | Dallas Wings | 10:00 PM | PHX Arena |
| Sun, Jun 15 | @ Las Vegas Aces | 6:00 PM | Michelob ULTRA Arena |
| Wed, Jun 18 | @ Connecticut Sun | 7:00 PM | Mohegan Sun Arena |
| Thu, Jun 19 | @ New York Liberty | 7:00 PM | Barclays Center |
| Sat, Jun 21 | @ Chicago Sky | 1:00 PM | Wintrust Arena |
| Fri, Jun 27 | New York Liberty | 10:00 PM | PHX Arena |
| Sun, Jun 29 | Las Vegas Aces | 6:00 PM | PHX Arena |
| July | |||
| Thu, Jul 3 | @ Dallas Wings | 8:00 PM | College Park Center |
| Mon, Jul 7 | Dallas Wings | 10:00 PM | PHX Arena |
| Wed, Jul 9 | Minnesota Lynx | 3:30 PM | PHX Arena |
| Mon, Jul 14 | @ Golden State Valkyries | 10:00 PM | Chase Center |
| Wed, Jul 16 | @ Minnesota Lynx | 1:00 PM | Target Center |
| Wed, Jul 23 | Atlanta Dream | 10:00 PM | PHX Arena |
| Fri, Jul 25 | @ New York Liberty | 7:30 PM | Barclays Center |
| Sun, Jul 27 | @ Washington Mystics | 6:00 PM | Entertainment & Sports Arena |
| Wed, Jul 30 | @ Indiana Fever | 7:00 PM | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| August | |||
| Fri, Aug 1 | @ Atlanta Dream | 7:30 PM | Gateway Center Arena |
| Sun, Aug 3 | @ Chicago Sky | 6:00 PM | Wintrust Arena |
| Tue, Aug 5 | Connecticut Sun | 10:00 PM | PHX Arena |
| Thu, Aug 7 | Indiana Fever | 10:00 PM | PHX Arena |
| Sun, Aug 10 | Atlanta Dream | 6:00 PM | PHX Arena |
| Fri, Aug 15 | Las Vegas Aces | 10:00 PM | FPHX Arena |
| Sun, Aug 17 | @ Seattle Storm | 6:00 PM | Climate Pledge Arena |
| Tue, Aug 19 | @ Golden State Valkyries | 10:00 PM | Chase Center |
| Thu, Aug 21 | @ Las Vegas Aces | 10:00 PM | Michelob ULTRA Arena |
| Fri, Aug 22 | Golden State Valkyries | 10:00 PM | PHX Arena |
| Tue, Aug 26 | @ Los Angeles Sparks | 10:00 PM | Crypto.com Arena |
| Thu, Aug 28 | Chicago Sky | 10:00 PM | PHX Arena |
| Sat, Aug 30 | New York Liberty | 10:00 PM | PHX Arena |
| September | |||
| Tue, Sep 2 | Indiana Fever | 10:00 PM | PHX Arena |
| Thu, Sep 4 | @ Washington Mystics | 7:30 PM | Entertainment & Sports Arena |
| Sat, Sep 6 | @ Connecticut Sun | 1:00 PM | Mohegan Sun Arena |
| Tue, Sep 9 | Los Angeles Sparks | 10:00 PM | PHX Arena |
| Thu, Sep 11 | @ Dallas Wings | 8:00 PM | College Park Center |
Phoenix Mercury Key Matchups
The Phoenix Mercury kicked off their season at home against the Seattle Storm on May 17. They will face long-time rivals the Los Angeles Sparks on May 21. A key matchup is on July 23. Brittney Griner plays for the first time against the Mercury as an Atlanta Dream player after she left the team. On July 30, the Mercury will face the Indiana Fever. Fiancées Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner will be on opposite sides in this contest, as listed on the official WNBA Schedule.
The Mercury will face the defending champion New York Liberty on June 27. The Liberty has signed former Mercury guard Natasha Cloud to their team. Also, on June 15, Alyssa Thomas will face reigning MVP A'ja Wilson in a game against the Las Vegas Aces (via the Official website of the Phoenix Mercury).
FAQ on Phoenix Mercury Schedule
A. The Phoenix Mercury's 2025 season kicks off on Saturday, May 17, with a home game against the Seattle Storm at PHX Arena.
A. The Phoenix Mercury's head coach for the 2025 season is Nate Tibbetts.
A. Phoenix Mercury games in 2025 will be broadcast nationally on ABC, ION, NBA TV, CBS Sports Network, and streamed on Prime Video. Additionally, local broadcasts will be available on Arizona’s Family Sports, as per the official website of Phoenix Mercury.
A. Yes, the Phoenix Mercury are participating in the 2025 Commissioner's Cup, an in-season tournament where each team plays one game against each of its in-conference opponents from June 1 to June 17.
