WNBA playoffs 2026: Matchups, bracket, full schedule and how to watch
The WNBA playoffs will begin on Sept. 27 and could run through Halloween.
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The WNBA playoffs will begin on Sept. 27 and could run through Halloween.
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Minnesota and New York will meet again in the WNBA postseason, the first since their electric 2024 Finals matchup. This series may be an opening matchup between the one seed Lynx and eighth seed Liberty, but there will be no shortage of firepower brought by both teams. Minnesota comes into the postseason with the league’s… The post 2026 WNBA Playoffs Preview – Round 1: New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx appeared first on Winsidr.
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One of the most intriguing first round matchups of the WNBA playoffs is between the third-seed Las Vegas Aces and the sixth-seed Indiana Fever. In the regular season, the Fever won two out of three games in the season series between the two teams. July 5: Fever win 84-68 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas,… The post 2026 WNBA Playoffs Preview – Round 1: Las Vegas Aces vs. Indiana Fever appeared first on Winsidr.
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In the first round of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs, the No. 4 Atlanta Dream face off against the No. 5 Washington Mystics in a series that will kick off in Atlanta. Series Schedule: Game One: State Farm Arena – Sunday, Sep. 27 at 7:00 p.m. ET (Prime Video) Game Two: CareFirst Arena – Wednesday, Sep.… The post 2026 WNBA Playoffs Preview – Round 1: Atlanta Dream vs. Washington Mystics appeared first on Winsidr.
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In the franchise’s second year of existence, the Golden State Valkyries have clinched the No. 2 seed in the 2026 playoffs, and will face the No. 7 Dallas Wings in a best-of-three series in the first round of the post-season. Series Schedule: Game One: Chase Center – 6:00 p.m. PT on Sunday, Sep. 27… The post 2026 WNBA Playoffs Preview – Round 1: Golden State Valkyries vs. Dallas Wings appeared first on Winsidr.
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 10: Ace Bailey #19 of the Utah Jazz handles the ball during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on April 10, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images...
Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese reacts to Nneka Ogwumike's final game.
WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 07: Kiki Iriafen #44 of the Washington Mystics drives to the basket against Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream during the second half of the game at CareFirst Arena on August 7, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Mystics will...
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LOS ANGELES -- Nneka Ogwumike played her final game with the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday night, at Crypto.
The Minnesota Lynx will meet the New York Liberty in Round 1 of the WNBA playoffs, opening with Game 1 on Sunday in Minneapolis. Here’s the complete schedule for the best-of-3 series with TV and timing information (times listed in Central) Game 1: 1 p.m. Sunday in Minneapolis, ABC Game 2: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in New York, USA/CNBC Game 3 (if necessary): Thursday in Minneapolis, TBD Related ...
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Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson are about to headline one of the biggest matchups of the WNBA playoffs. But not everyone is thrilled with how the league is setting the stage for it.
Kelsey Mitchell finished the 2026 WNBA season with 1,086 points. The Indiana Fever made sure to honor the superstar, while Aliyah Boston showed her admiration.
Sophie Cunningham has been discussing the Indiana Fever’s form since the WNBA returned from its break due to the FIBA World Cup earlier this month. Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston both competed for Team USA in Germany, helping to secure the gold.