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WNBA playoff teams set; seeding battles continue as season resumes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 1:49 AM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

WNBA playoff teams set; seeding battles continue as season resumes

Summary

The WNBA resumes its season on Thursday with all eight playoff teams confirmed. Minnesota Lynx (31-9) tops the standings but faces competition from Golden State Valkyries (29-11) and Las Vegas Aces (27-13). The final week of the regular season features tight races for seeding, particularly for home-court advantage. Atlanta Dream (26-14) and Indiana Fever (26-14) are neck-and-neck, while New York Liberty, Washington Mystics, and Dallas Wings are locked in a three-way tie at 24-16. The completion of the regular season will determine matchups ahead of the playoffs, with four games remaining for each team.

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Status Watch

•Minnesota leads the standings; Golden State and Las Vegas trail.
•Atlanta and Indiana battle for the fourth seed and home-court advantage.
•New York, Washington, and Dallas are tied for sixth place.
•Teams have four games left to finalize playoff seeding.
•Next games include matchups between Atlanta and New York on Sept. 21 and 23.

Latest Updates

1:49 AMYahoo Sports — WNBA standings update: Playoff picture, remaining schedules and key games as 2026 season resumes

What they're saying

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The WNBA returns Thursday with all eight playoff teams confirmed but every seed still unsettled. Here is the complete standings update, remaining schedule and postseason picture.
— Yahoo Sports

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