The semifinals of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs will commence on October 4, featuring the Atlanta Dream against the New York Liberty and the Golden State Valkyries facing the Las Vegas Aces in best-of-five series.
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The Atlanta Dream, who have not reached the semifinals since 2018, will host the New York Liberty, while the Valkyries are making their semifinal debut after just two seasons in the league, taking on the defending champion Aces.
The matchups are as follows:
- Game 1: Atlanta Dream vs. New York Liberty, October 4, 2 p.m. ET
- Game 1: Golden State Valkyries vs. Las Vegas Aces, date and time to be confirmed.
Fans can catch the games on various TV channels and streaming platforms. Detailed schedules, TV channels, and streaming options are available from multiple sports news outlets.
As the playoffs progress, analysts are predicting close competitions, particularly highlighting the experience of the Aces and Liberty against the rising teams of the Dream and Valkyries. The excitement around the semifinals is heightened by the WNBA’s record viewership and new media-rights agreements, which have significantly increased the league's value.