The WNBA playoffs for 2026 are officially set to begin on Sunday, September 27, with the Minnesota Lynx securing the top seed and facing the eighth-seeded New York Liberty in the first round. This matchup marks a rematch of the 2024 WNBA Finals, in which the Liberty claimed their first championship.
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The Lynx clinched the No. 1 seed following a decisive 86-66 victory against the Indiana Fever on Thursday, driven by Kayla McBride’s 22 points and strong performances from Natasha Howard and Courtney Williams. This win came despite the absence of star point guard Olivia Miles, who is sidelined with a calf injury.
In the playoff bracket, the Atlanta Dream earned the fourth seed and will compete to overcome their historical first-round struggles. The Las Vegas Aces, aiming for back-to-back titles, are poised as strong favorites entering the postseason.
The final standings were established during an exciting conclusion to the regular season, with the playoff matchups refining just before the playoffs commenced. Each of the eight postseason teams appears significantly stronger than the rest, leading to heightened anticipation for the upcoming games.