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Fans predict favorites for 2026 WNBA Finals amid playoff race

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Fans predict favorites for 2026 WNBA Finals amid playoff race

Summary

As the WNBA regular season nears its end, fan opinions vary on potential champions for the 2026 Finals. Most teams have only three or four games remaining before the playoffs. While the Minnesota Lynx are seen as the current favorites, the Indiana Fever, Atlanta Dream, and Las Vegas Aces have also garnered strong support. Fans expressed their views on social media, sharing insights on which teams could make a deep playoff run. The regular season concludes soon, setting the stage for the postseason.

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By the Numbers

•WNBA regular season entering final stretch, with teams having three to four games left.
•Minnesota Lynx currently favored by fans to win the championship.
•Las Vegas Aces are the reigning champions after defeating Phoenix Mercury in 2025.
•Playoff teams are confirmed, but seed positions remain fluid.

Latest Updates

9:30 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Going out on a limb’ – Fans name who they think will win the 2026 WNBA Finals

What they're saying

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The WNBA is back on our screens this week after a break for the FIBA World Cup, but the regular season is almost over. Most teams now have just three or four regular season ties to play before this year’s playoffs get underway.
— Yahoo Sports

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