- The Liberty begin at No. 1 in the initial power rankings for 2025.
Coming off their first title in franchise history, the New York Liberty stand alone as the best team in the WNBA.
The Liberty enter the 2025 season as WNBA odds favorites to repeat. However, they will likely face plenty of challengers after a busy offseason across the league.
Here’s a look at how the league stacks up for the upcoming season:
WNBA Power Rankings 2025
| RANK | TEAM |
|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty |
| 2 | Aces |
| 3 | Lynx |
| 4 | Fever |
| 5 | Mercury |
| 6 | Dream |
| 7 | Sparks |
| 8 | Wings |
| 9 | Storm |
| 10 | Sky |
| 11 | Mystics |
| 12 | Sun |
| 13 | Valkyries |
Best WNBA Teams, 2025
1. New York Liberty
The defending champs begin as the team to beat in the WNBA, especially since their core remains intact.
2. Las Vegas Aces
Don’t forget how dominant the Aces were before their quest for a three-peat failed last season. Las Vegas traded for Jewell Loyd in hopes of returning to the top.
3. Minnesota Lynx
The Lynx bring all their starters back from a team that pushed the Liberty to the final seconds of Game 5 in last year’s WNBA Finals.
4. Indiana Fever
Indiana has built a contender around Caitlin Clark following her spectacular Rookie of the Year campaign.
5. Phoenix Mercury
While depth could be a concern, Phoenix has a stellar starting lineup after adding Alyssa Thomas and Satou Sabally this offseason.
6. Atlanta Dream
The Dream made a couple of big additions in Brittney Griner and Tina Charles, improving a team that claimed the No. 8 seed last year.
7. Los Angeles Sparks
The Sparks are done rebuilding after trading the No. 2 pick in a deal that landed them Kelsey Plum.
8. Dallas Wings
Dallas is in a position to draft Paige Buckers with the No. 1 overall pick, forming a prolific pairing between her and Arike Ogunbowale.
9. Seattle Storm
One year after forming a potential contender, the Storm entered a rebuild after acquiring the No. 2 pick in the three-team deal that sent Loyd to Las Vegas.
10. Chicago Sky
Chicago is leaning into its defensive identity, as there are even more spacing concerns on the offensive end following the return of Courtney Vandersloot.
11. Washington Mystics
Washington needs Shakira Austin to stay on the floor after the 6-foot-5 center has played 21 games over the last two seasons.
12. Connecticut Sun
The Sun have entered a rebuild after four straight 25-win seasons.
13. Golden State Valkyries
The newest team in the WNBA begins with the longest odds to win the championship at 250/1.
Who is the Best WNBA Team this Season?
According to these power rankings, the New York Liberty are the best WNBA team during the 2025 season.
Who is the Worst WNBA Team this Season?
The Golden State Valkyries are rated No. 13 in the league based on these updated power rankings.
Related Articles
Visit the online sportsbook for WNBA betting opportunities throughout the year. With prop bets, parlays, futures, and more, there’s something for every basketball fan.
If you don’t have a BetMGM account, check your eligibility for a sportsbook welcome offer, one of many sportsbook promos for new and existing customers.
