The first round matchups for the 2026 WNBA Playoffs have been finalized following the conclusion of the regular season. The Minnesota Lynx, who secured the No. 1 seed, will face the New York Liberty in a rematch of the 2024 WNBA Finals, in which the Liberty won their first championship.
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The playoffs commence on Sunday, September 27, with all eight teams scheduled to compete on the same day. The Lynx will host Game 1 against the Liberty at 2 p.m. ET on ABC. Game 2 will take place on Tuesday, September 29, in New York at 8:30 p.m. ET, airing on USA/CNBC, with a potential Game 3 scheduled for Thursday, October 1, in Minneapolis.
Other first-round matchups include the Las Vegas Aces facing the Indiana Fever, while the Atlanta Dream will play the Chicago Sky. The playoff picture was determined dramatically as several teams vied for positioning until the last moment of the regular season.
As the playoffs draw near, discussions among analysts focus on key questions for each team, including the Lynx's quest for their first title since 2017. Viewers can expect a competitive atmosphere as the playoffs unfold.