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WNBA playoffs set to begin with Caitlin Clark facing A'ja Wilson

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 8:16 AM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

WNBA playoffs set to begin with Caitlin Clark facing A'ja Wilson

Summary

The WNBA playoffs will commence on September 27, featuring all eight teams. The Minnesota Lynx secured the top seed, finishing the regular season with a 33-11 record. The Las Vegas Aces, led by A'ja Wilson, will face the Indiana Fever in a highly anticipated first-round matchup. Fans have expressed excitement over the playoff bracket, highlighting the competitiveness of the matchups and the potential for surprising outcomes. The playoffs promise to bring intense basketball action as teams vie for the championship.

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By the Numbers

•Minnesota Lynx finished first with a 33-11 record.
•Las Vegas Aces will meet Indiana Fever in the first round.
•Caitlin Clark and A'ja Wilson are key players to watch.
•All eight playoff teams will compete on September 27.
•Fans are active in discussing potential playoff outcomes.

Latest Updates

8:16 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Matchups are insane’ – Fans react to WNBA playoffs bracket as Caitlin Clark set to meet A’ja Wilson in first round

What they're saying

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The WNBA regular season came to an end with an exciting final day of action, but this means the playoffs are set to begin. The first round of the playoffs commences on September 27, with all eight teams playing on the same day.
— Yahoo Sports

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