WNBA announces 2026 playoff schedule for eight qualifying teams
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 6:37 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
The WNBA released the 2026 postseason schedule on Wednesday, confirming the playoff field is locked despite ongoing regular-season play. Minnesota Lynx, Golden State Valkyries, Las Vegas Aces, Atlanta Dream, Indiana Fever, New York Liberty, Washington Mystics, and Dallas Wings have all secured berths. While the eight teams are determined, final seeding remains undecided with each club having four regular-season games left on their schedules. The first round is set to tip off on Sunday, Sept. 27, consisting of a best-of-three series. Semifinals follow as a best-of-five format beginning Oct. 4, with the best-of-seven WNBA Finals concluding no later than Oct. 31. The league is currently on hiatus while players participate in the FIBA World Cup in Berlin, Germany.
- •Postseason competition begins Sunday, Sept. 27.
- •Eight teams have clinched playoff spots.
- •The WNBA Finals utilize a seven-game series format.
- •Final seeding is pending the conclusion of the final four regular-season games.
- 6:37 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA releases 2026 playoff schedule: Game dates, times and how to watch
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA releases 2026 playoff schedule: Eight teams competing for championship
"The WNBA announced its postseason schedule on Wednesday. Each team has four regular-season games left before the playoffs begin.
"The WNBA playoffs will begin on Sept. 27 and could run through Halloween.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 6:37 PMWNBA releases 2026 playoff schedule: Game dates, times and how to watch
The WNBA playoffs will begin on Sept. 27 and could run through Halloween.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 6:30 PMWNBA releases 2026 playoff schedule: Eight teams competing for championship
The WNBA announced its postseason schedule on Wednesday. Each team has four regular-season games left before the playoffs begin.
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