WNBA Stars Descend on Phoenix for Number 9
League's Top Players Set to Compete for Championship Trophy
Mercury Aim to Defend Title on Home Court
The WNBA's top teams and players are set to descend on Phoenix, Arizona, for the league's championship game, known as "Number 9." The Mercury, who won the title in 2021, will be looking to defend their crown on their home court.
The Mercury are led by a trio of All-Stars: Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner, and Skylar Diggins-Smith. Taurasi is a three-time Olympic gold medalist and one of the greatest players in WNBA history. Griner is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and one of the league's most dominant defenders. Diggins-Smith is a four-time All-Star and one of the league's best point guards.
The Mercury will face a tough challenge from the other teams in the championship field, including the Chicago Sky, the Connecticut Sun, and the Las Vegas Aces. The Sky are the defending Eastern Conference champions, while the Sun and the Aces are both former WNBA champions.
The championship game is expected to be a close and exciting one. The Mercury will have the home-court advantage, but the other teams in the field are all capable of winning the title.
Key Players to Watch
- Diana Taurasi (Mercury)
- Brittney Griner (Mercury)
- Skylar Diggins-Smith (Mercury)
- Candace Parker (Sky)
- Alyssa Thomas (Sun)
- A'ja Wilson (Aces)
Schedule
The WNBA championship game will be played on Sunday, September 18, at 3:00 PM ET at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
Tickets
Tickets for the WNBA championship game are on sale now. Fans can purchase tickets online at the Footprint Center website or by calling the box office at (602) 252-1900.
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