Phoenix Mercury Colors, Facts and History
The Phoenix Mercury colors are purple, psychic purple, orange, black and white.
- League
- Women's National Basketball Association ยท Western
- City
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Home
- Mortgage Matchup Center (17,071 seats)
- Founded
- 1997
- WNBA championships
- 3
- Head coach
- Nate Tibbetts (Oct 2026)
- Colors
- Purple, orange, psychic purple, black, white
Phoenix Mercury history
Phoenix was one of eight original franchises when the WNBA opened in 1997. The Mercury play in the Western Conference at Mortgage Matchup Center, with 17,071 seats. Mat Ishbia, who once played college ball at Michigan State, bought the team from Robert Sarver in February 2023 as part of a bigger purchase of Sarver's Arizona sports holdings.
Six Finals appearances have produced three titles. Phoenix won in 2007 over Detroit, in 2009 over Indiana and in 2014 over Chicago. Houston beat them in 1998, Chicago did it in 2021, and Las Vegas won the 2025 meeting. The Mercury have reached the playoffs in eighteen of twenty-eight seasons. Diana Taurasi is the headline name on a roster history that also features Brittney Griner, Penny Taylor, Cappie Pondexter and Candice Dupree.
Did you know?
- Phoenix's three WNBA titles came in 2007, 2009 and 2014.
- The Mercury played in the very first WNBA season in 1997.
- Mat Ishbia completed his purchase of the team in February 2023.
Colors are shown as plain swatches with their hex codes. This site is not affiliated with the Phoenix Mercury or the Women's National Basketball Association; team names are used only to identify the teams.
Questions about the Phoenix Mercury
Where do the Phoenix Mercury play?
At Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
How many championships have the Mercury won?
Three, in 2007, 2009 and 2014.
Sources
- Wikidata Q1274643, checked October 8, 2026
- Wikipedia: Phoenix Mercury, checked October 8, 2026
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