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When is WNBA MVP announced? WNBA MVP Announcement Date, Top Candidates and Odds

A close MVP battle nears its final decision.

Image Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

The 2025 WNBA MVP will be revealed in the weeks following the conclusion of the regular season. While voting closes the day after the final games, with ballots due this Friday. The league traditionally holds back the announcement until deep into the postseason.

That means fans and players alike will have to wait a little longer. The suspense is heightened this year by how close the WNBA MVP race has been, with no single player running away from the field.

Top Candidates and Odds for the WNBA MVP

Napheesa Collier (+150)

Napheesa Collier has been the driving force behind the league-leading Minnesota Lynx (33-10). She finished the regular season averaging 22.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.5 blocks per game, while shooting 53.1% from the field, 40.3% from three, and 90.6% from the line.

Cheryl Reeve on Napheesa Colliers 50/40/90 season

“Well, it can be revealed now that it was a goal of ours when we sat down with Phee, knowing it would be a lofty goal, it had only been done once before… Napheesa collier has been the best player in the WNBA this season and… pic.twitter.com/gN0dZtmAoy
— Andrew Dukowitz (@adukeMN) September 12, 2025

Collier became just the second player in WNBA history to post a 50/40/90 season, doing so while ranking second in scoring and anchoring a top-ranked defense. A three-week ankle injury in August slowed her momentum, but her efficiency and two-way consistency keep her firmly in contention.

A’ja Wilson (+280)

A’ja Wilson led the league in scoring at 23.4 points per game, adding 10.2 rebounds, 2.3 blocks, and 1.6 steals. She set a single-season record with 13 games of 30 or more points and shot 39.3% from deep, matching her 2022 MVP form. Wilson’s August surge powered the Las Vegas Aces to a 29-14 record and solidified her as both an offensive focal point and one of the league’s most dominant defenders.

Breanna Stewart (+850)

Breanna Stewart missed 13 games due to a bone bruise, but still averaged 18.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists. Her presence was felt most in New York’s defensive schemes and late-game execution. The Liberty went 26-17, and Stewart’s ability to stretch the floor and guard multiple positions kept them competitive despite roster absences.

Sabrina Ionescu (+1100)

Sabrina Ionescu posted 19.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game while shooting 40.3% from three. Her playmaking and perimeter scoring were central to New York’s offense, especially during Stewart’s absence. Ionescu’s four career triple-doubles rank second all-time, and her, 2025 campaign reinforced her status as one of the league’s most versatile guards.

The odds reflect how tight the race is. Collier’s efficiency and team success make her the statistical favorite, Wilson’s dominance and late-season push keep her close, while Stewart and Ionescu remain in the mix thanks to their all-around impact and leadership.

A’ja Wilson

Breanna Stewart

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