WNBA playoff picture clarifies as teams vie for final spots
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 6:55 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
As of August 24, seven teams have clinched playoff berths in the 2026 WNBA playoffs, with the Minnesota Lynx holding the league's best record at 31-7. The Dallas Wings are in contention for the final playoff spot, needing a win against the Portland Fire on August 30 to secure their position. The regular season concludes on September 24, followed by playoffs starting September 27 and a hiatus for the FIBA World Cup beginning August 30, featuring many WNBA stars. Six teams have been eliminated including the Seattle Storm and Chicago Sky.
- •Seven teams have clinched playoff spots as of August 24.
- •Minnesota Lynx leads with a record of 31-7.
- •Dallas Wings can clinch the final spot on August 30.
- •Six teams, including Seattle Storm, are eliminated from contention.
- •WNBA playoffs begin September 27 after the FIBA World Cup break.
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"Ahead of the FIBA World Cup break, nearly all berths in the 2026 WNBA playoffs are locked up. The Dallas Wings could clinch the final spot Tuesday.
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