WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert talks during a presser before the start of Game 1 of the 2025 WNBA Finals between the Phoenix Mercury and the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas on Oct. 3, 2025.

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert conducted a press conference on October 3, 2025, prior to the commencement of Game 1 of the 2025 WNBA Finals. The championship series features a matchup between the Phoenix Mercury and the Las Vegas Aces. The event took place at the Michelob Ultra Arena located in Las Vegas, where Engelbert spoke to the media before the start of the game to address the upcoming competition between these two professional basketball teams.