The Las Vegas Aces are reaping the rewards of a perfect rebuild after going through a playoff drought from 2015 to 2018. In these years, the Aces drafted Kelsey Plum in 2017, A’ja Wilson in 2018, and Jackie Young in 2019. After losing the 2020 WNBA Finals, the Aces signed Chelsea Gray as a free agent and went on to win back-to-back championships in 2022 and 2023.
The Aces are the firm favorites to win the WNBA title in 2025 after missing out in 2024. They are just one win away from reaching another WNBA final as of 27th September 2025.
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How many WNBA Championships have the Las Vegas Aces won?
The Las Vegas Aces have won two WNBA Championships in their history as of September 2025. Their first win came in 2022 against the Connecticut Sun, led by Alyssa Thomas, as Chelsea Gray was named the 2022 Finals MVP. The Aces went back-to-back and won the 2023 WNBA Championship against the Big Three of Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and Jonquel Jones. A’ja Wilson was the deciding factor as she won her first Finals MVP of her career.
They became the third-only team to win two consecutive WNBA Championships after the 01’ and 02’ Los Angeles Sparks and the four-time consecutive champions in Houston Comets from 1997-2000.
| Team Name | Head Coach | Against | Date and Year | Venue | Final score |
| Las Vegas Aces | Becky Hammon | New York Liberty | October 8, 2023 | Michelob Ultra Arena | 3-1 |
| Las Vegas Aces | Becky Hammon | Connecticut Sun | September 11, 2022 | Michelob Ultra Arena | 3-1 |
Las Vegas Aces WNBA Finals Appearance History
The Las Vegas Aces have been to four WNBA Finals as of September 2025. They played in the finals in 2008, 2020, 2022, and 2023. They have a 2-2 record in the finals, having lost their first two but won the next two in '22 and '23. They became the third-only team to win two consecutive WNBA Championships after the 01’ and 02’ Los Angeles Sparks and the four-time consecutive champions in Houston Comets from 1997-2000.
| Year | Head Coach | Against | Venue | Results |
| 2023 | Becky Hammon | New York Liberty | Michelob Ultra Arena | 3-1 |
| 2022 | Becky Hammon | Connecticut Sun | Michelob Ultra Arena | 3-1 |
| 2020 | Bill Laimbeer | Seattle Storm | Michelob Ultra Arena | 0-3 |
| 2008 | Dan Hughes | Detroit Shock | AT&T Center | 0-3 |
What teams did the Las Vegas Aces lose the WNBA Championship Finals against?
The Las Vegas Aces lost their first finals in 2008 when they were named the “San Antonio Silver Stars”. They played against the Detroit Shock, now known as the “Dallas Wings,” and lost by 2-1 in a best-of-three series. They faced a well-balanced Detroit team, led by Katie Smith, Deanna Nolan, and Taj McWilliams-Franklin, which took them to glory. Katie Smith was named the Finals MVP as she averaged 21.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game in the finals. Now, Aces' coach Becky Hammon played in the series and led the team in assists.
The Aces’ second Finals loss came a decade later in 2020 when they faced the Breanna Stewart-led Seattle Storm. The Aces were defeated 2-1 in the finals and suffered a blowout loss in game 3 by 92-59. The Storm forward dismantled the Aces and averaged 28.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.3 blocks in the finals and was the 2020 WNBA Finals MVP.
Las Vegas Aces Finals Appearance
The Las Vegas Aces’ last final appearance (as of September 2025) came in 2023, where they faced the arch-rivals in the New York Liberty. The matchup also consisted of Breanna Stewart and A'ja Wilson's rivalry, as the Liberty forward was named the regular-season MVP over A’ja Wilson. The Aces started strong and won the first two games with more than 15+ points. However, the Liberty fought back and defeated the Aces 87-73 in game 3 and kept their hopes alive.
The Aces were down 39-30 at halftime. However, A'ja Wilson led the Aces' comeback as she recorded 15 points and eight rebounds with only one turnover in the second half. She was named the 2023 WNBA Finals MVP for her performances in the series. She averaged 21.3 points, 12.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game in the finals and became one of three WNBA Finals MVPs to average a double-double.
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FAQs on Las Vegas Aces
A. The Las Vegas Aces have been to four WNBA Finals as of September 2025. They played the finals in 2008, 2020, 2022, and 2023.
A. The Las Vegas Aces have won the WNBA Finals in 2022 and 2023. They also became the third-team in WNBA's history to win two consecutive titles.
A. The Las Vegas Aces have won two WNBA Championships in their history.
A. A'ja Wilson was named the 2023 WNBA Finals MVP in 2023. She also became one of three WNBA Finals MVPs to average a double-double.
