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25-09-2026
The coverage outlines the setup for the 2026 WNBA postseason following the conclusion of the regular season, detailing the first-round series, scheduling, and broadcast options.
First-Round MatchupsThe opening round features eight qualified teams competing in best-of-three series:
Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty
Game 1: September 27 at Target Center (Minneapolis, MN)
Game 2: September 29 at Barclays Center (Brooklyn, NY)
Game 3 (if necessary): October 1 at Target Center
Las Vegas Aces vs. Indiana Fever
Game 1: September 27 at Michelob ULTRA Arena (Las Vegas, NV)
Game 2: September 29 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Indianapolis, IN)
Game 3 (if necessary): October 1 at Michelob ULTRA Arena
Atlanta Dream vs. Washington Mystics
Game 1: September 27 at State Farm Arena (Atlanta, GA)
Game 2: September 30 at CareFirst Arena (Washington, D.C.)
Game 3 (if necessary): October 2 at State Farm Arena
Golden State Valkyries vs. Dallas Wings
Game 1: September 27 at Chase Center (San Francisco, CA)
Game 2: September 30 at College Park Center (Arlington, TX)
Game 3 (if necessary): October 2 at Chase Center
Semifinals: Scheduled to begin on October 4 in a best-of-five format, featuring the winners of the first round.
WNBA Finals: The championship series begins on October 17 and runs through early November in a best-of-seven series.
National broadcasts for the postseason are carried across ESPN family networks (ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2), with live streaming available via the ESPN app (requiring TV provider authentication) and services carrying ESPN networks such as YouTube TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV. Select games and replays are also accessible through WNBA League Pass.