AFTER THE GAME
The Aces defeated the Mercury 89-86 during Game 1 of the Finals series at home.
Everyone in @CityOfLasVegas is beyond excited and ready for a great finals matchup! You are on for the friendly wager @MayorGallego! I think you will look spectacular in @LVAces gear at a future council meeting!
— Shelley Berkley (@mayoroflasvegas) October 3, 2025
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BEFORE THE GAME
The Las Vegas Aces are kicking off their best-of-seven Finals series against the Phoenix Mercury at home on Friday night.
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— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) October 1, 2025
For the third time in four years, the Las Vegas Aces are headed to the WNBA Finals!#RaiseTheStakes pic.twitter.com/1PA0fLMllO
If victorious at the end of the series, the Aces will claim their third WNBA title in just four years. Meanwhile, the Mercury are vying for their first title since 2014.
WATCH | League Commissioner Cathy Engelbert kicks off the 2025 WNBA Finals
Over the regular season, Aces beat out Phoenix in three out of their four matchups, but any sports fan knows that all bets are off when it comes to the championship.
To make things a little more interesting, our Good Morning Las Vegas anchors decided to enter into some friendly trash talk with our friends at the Scripps News Group in Phoenix.
Tipoff is set for 5 p.m. on ESPN.
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No-bag policy in place for at Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas Aces home court
Small personal bags, such as fanny packs or crossbody bags, are allowed as long as they measure within 9β³ x 5β³x 2". Bags don't have to be transparent, and bag straps don't count in the measurements.
Carter scores 22, Young adds 20 as Aces beat Sparks 105-78
Chennedy Carter scored 22 points, Jackie Young had 20 points and nine assists, and the Las Vegas Aces beat Los Angeles 105-78 on Sunday in the Sparks' season opener.
Mercury rout the Aces 99-66 to spoil Las Vegas' ring ceremony
Before the game Aces players and coaches were given their championship rings, which included a removable top so that part of it could be worn out rather than put simply on display.
Las Vegas Aces pursue fourth championship in five years as season tips off Saturday
The defending champions say their focus remains on "the standard" as they prepare for a Saturday home opener against the Phoenix Mercury.
