Mercury Looking To Start Season On A Positive Note

The Phoenix Mercury's 2026 season will be something to keep an eye on, and their final month is a chance to prepare for the playoffs.

Jul 7, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) reacts after getting fouled by the Dallas Wings in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images / Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

The Phoenix Mercury's 2026 season will be exciting, and the team will do everything it can to get closer to a championship. The Mercury nearly won their fourth title as they reached the WNBA Finals. That was the franchise's sixth appearance, and they faced the Las Vegas Aces in that series.

Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts directs his players against the Dallas Wings during the first quarter at PHX Arena on July 7, 2025. / Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Aces won that matchup, as they swept the Mercury in the first-ever seven-game series. Las Vegas won both games at home, and the team traveled to Phoenix to close out the series. The Aces were led by A'ja Wilson, and they won their third championship.

Phoenix will look to build off that momentum, and another Finals appearance is within reach. The Mercury have a tough schedule, and the season begins with a game against the Aces. Then, they take on teams like the Golden State Valkyries and the Minnesota Lynx.

Aug 19, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Monique Akoa Makani (8) and Golden State Valkyries guard Carla Leite (0) talk after their game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images / Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Each month has its tests, and in September, the Mercury have a few games before the playoff start. The first game is against the Portland Fire, and it is a road game. That matchup is in the middle of the month, as there will be a two-week break at one point in the season. That break is due to the FIBA World Cup.

The Fire will look to end the season on a good note, and a win over the Mercury can make that happen. However, Phoenix, the more-experienced team, can add another win to its record.

Mercury end the season with games against conference rivals

After the game with the Fire, the Mercury have another road game against the Dallas Wings. The Wings put up a fight against them last year, and this up-and-coming team may do the same this time around.

Jul 3, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2) dribbles against the Dallas Wings during the second half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

These teams will meet again, as the Mercury head home in their second-to-last game. They have a chance to win the series, and once again, the Wings will put up a fight. Then, once those games wrap up, the Mercury have another game against the Aces.

Phoenix is gearing up for an important season, and there will be battles throughout the year. The Mercury want to go on another deep run, and it all starts with the regular season. The team's stars are hungry for a championship, and by the end of the year, they may accomplish their goal.

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