PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury’s improbable playoff run helped set WNBA records, contributing to the league’s most-watched postseason ever on ESPN. Throughout the 24 games, viewership averaged 1.2 million during the postseason, and the WNBA Finals averaged 1.5 million viewers. The 2025 Finals were the second-highest rated viewership in ESPN history. The ratings reflect growing … Continue reading Mercury’s underdog playoff run fuels record WNBA ratings