WNBA games feature playoff teams on September 17
10 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 9:31 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
The WNBA returns with five games on Thursday, September 17, after a break for the FIBA Women’s World Cup. Key matchups include the Atlanta Dream hosting the Connecticut Sun and the Las Vegas Aces visiting the Seattle Storm. Atlanta has secured a playoff spot, while Connecticut is looking to finish the season strong. The Washington Mystics, already in the playoffs, face the eliminated Chicago Sky. Dallas Wings also aim to solidify their seeding against the Los Angeles Sparks, who have just three wins in their last four games. The evening closes with the Phoenix Mercury and Portland Fire, both out of playoff contention.
- •Atlanta Dream faces Connecticut Sun at 7:30 p.m. ET.
- •Washington Mystics play Chicago Sky, both teams in different playoff scenarios.
- •Dallas Wings host Los Angeles Sparks at 8 p.m. ET.
- •Las Vegas Aces visit Seattle Storm at 10 p.m. ET.
- •Phoenix Mercury battle Portland Fire, both eliminated from playoffs.
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"The 2026 World Cup hosts and two teams that finished in the top three of that tournament all return to action for the first time since the summer.
"The WNBA resumes with three games on Saturday. Here's how to watch today’s games, including TV channels and live stream options.
"The WNBA resumes on Thursday. Find out how to watch today’s games, including TV channels and live stream options.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 9:03 AMSoccer games today: Full schedule of international matches for September 26
The 2026 World Cup hosts and two teams that finished in the top three of that tournament all return to action for the first time since the summer.
- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 9:31 AMSoccer games today: Full schedule of international matches for September 25
The international break rolls on with another batch of games across the globe on Friday, Sept. 25.
- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 9:09 AMSoccer games today: Full schedule of international matches on September 24
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- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 8:45 AMWNBA games today: Schedule, times, how to watch for Sept. 20
Here's the full WNBA schedule for Sept. 20, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 5:17 PMWNBA games on today, TV schedule for Saturday, September 19
The WNBA resumes with three games on Saturday. Here's how to watch today’s games, including TV channels and live stream options.
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 8:45 AMWNBA games today: Schedule, times, how to watch for Sept. 19
Here's the full WNBA schedule for Sept. 19, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.
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- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 3:11 PMWNBA games on today, full TV schedule for Thursday, September 17
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