2026 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup tournament begins June 1-17
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The 2026 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup, an in-season tournament, starts today and runs through June 17. Teams compete within their conferences, with the top teams in the East and West facing off in the championship on June 30. The tournament serves as a significant indicator for playoff potential, as recent champions have also won the WNBA Finals. Each team will play a series of games against conference foes, with the winners earning a split of a $500,000 prize and contributing to charitable organizations at the conclusion of the Cup.
- •Commissioner’s Cup group-stage games run from June 1 to 17.
- •Championship game set for June 30, hosted by the best-performing team.
- •Top East and West teams compete for the title and $500,000 prize.
- •Last five years show Cup winners also captured WNBA Finals.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Everything to know about the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup, including why it matters more than you think
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