The 2026 WNBA semifinals are set to begin on Sunday, October 4, and will continue through Wednesday, October 14, if necessary. The matchups include the New York Liberty facing the Atlanta Dream and the Las Vegas Aces competing against the Golden State Valkyries.
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Fans can watch the playoffs on NBC and Peacock, which will stream multiple games throughout the semifinals and finals.
Here is the full schedule for the 2026 WNBA semifinals:
**Sunday, October 4**
Game 1: New York Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream at 2 PM ET (ABC)
Game 1: Las Vegas Aces vs. Golden State Valkyries at 3:30 PM ET (NBC/Peacock)
**Wednesday, October 7**
Game 2: New York Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream at 7:30 PM ET (ESPN)
Game 2: Las Vegas Aces vs. Golden State Valkyries at 9:30 PM ET (Peacock/NBCSN)
**Friday, October 9**
Game 3: Atlanta Dream vs. New York Liberty at 7:30 PM ET (ESPN2)
Game 3: Golden State Valkyries vs. Las Vegas Aces at 9:30 PM ET (Peacock/NBCSN)
**Sunday, October 11**
Game 4*: Atlanta Dream vs. New York Liberty, time TBD (ABC)
Game 4*: Golden State Valkyries vs. Las Vegas Aces, time TBD (NBC/Peacock)
**Wednesday, October 14**
Game 5*: New York Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream, time TBD (ESPN)
Game 5*: Las Vegas Aces vs. Golden State Valkyries, time TBD (Peacock/NBCSN)
Following the semifinals, the 2026 WNBA Finals will commence on Saturday, October 17.
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