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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The WNBA playoffs tips off this weekend with four dynamic matchups. Let's dig in.
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The Dallas Wings last clinched a playoff berth in 2023, a year that they went on to lose to the Las Vegas Aces in the semifinals. Prior to that, they hadn’t made it out of the first round since before the team moved to Dallas in 2016. This season, they’re looking to change that fate.… The post Playoff Paige Bueckers: A Whole Different Beast appeared first on Winsidr.
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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Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell have been two of the standout performers in the WNBA this season and they have now been backed to both make the first team All-WNBA by Scott Agness. After losing to the Minnesota Lynx in their final regular game of the season, the Fever finished sixth in the table.
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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Breaking down the Fever's playoff odds against A'ja Wilson and the Aces after a rough finish to the regular season.
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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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The Indiana Fever are preparing for the WNBA postseason. The team finished sixth in the WNBA standings with a 28-16 record. Despite making the playoffs for the third consecutive season, Indiana has endured a string of late-season losses, including a season-ending defeat to the Minnesota Lynx and a home loss to the surging Washington Mystics. […]
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ESPN and CBS have reported strong viewership increases.
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Here's everything you need to know about Aces vs. Fever, including TV channel and streaming options for the WNBA Playoff series.
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Up until Thursday, Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever were due to take on Angel Reese’s Atlanta Dream in the first round of this year’s WNBA playoffs. The Dream had already secured their spot as the fourth seed the day prior, and the Fever just had to beat the Minnesota Lynx to ensure they took the fifth seed.
One season removed from a trip to the WNBA Finals, and the Phoenix Mercury are ending the 2026 season early.
The WNBA's assist crown comes down to Caitlin Clark and Alyssa Thomas, who already have a lot of history.
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