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This postseason has the chance to become one of the most memorable WNBA Playoffs. You won't want to miss this.
Eight teams will play on, including the reigning champions and Commissioner's Cup winner. It's Lynx, Valkyries, Aces, Dream, Fever, Liberty, Mystics and Wings. Who will bring home the 2026 trophy?
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There's plenty of storylines to keep an eye on, from the the Las Vegas dynasty to the up-and-coming Valkyries. The WNBA never lacks in excitement, and that will be true in the month of playoffs this October.
Best-of-three, best-of-five then best-of-seven will determine the victor. Grab your popcorn now, playoff basketball is just around the corner.
If you want to see all the action live and in-person, here's how to snag tickets to every game of the WNBA Playoffs.
WNBA Playoffs 2026 tickets
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WNBA Playoffs 2026 bracket
The WNBA Playoff bracket is confirmed, with eight teams now locked into the postseason.
Here's how the first round will match up.
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WNBA Playoffs 2026 schedule
The WNBA Playoffs begin with its first round of action on September 27, and the finals will begin October 17.
The First Round will be a best-of-three series, the semifinals a best-of-five and finals a best-of-seven.
Below is a full schedule of matchups for the postseason. Find more ticketing details to each matchup here.
First round
| Date | Series | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sun., Sept. 27 | Liberty 91, Lynx 75 | Game 1 | - |
| Aces 102, Fever 85 | Game 1 | - | |
| Dream 92, Mystics 77 | Game 1 | - | |
| Valkyries 104, Wings 80 | Game 1 | - | |
| Tues., Sept. 29 | Fever 99, Aces 89 | Game 2 | - |
| Liberty 87, Lynx 71 | Game 2 | - | |
| Wed., Sept. 30 | Dream 93, Mystics 75 | Game 2 | - |
| Wings 108, Valkyries 100 OT | Game 2 | - | |
| Thurs., Oct. 1 | Aces 94, Fever 83 | Game 3 | - |
| Fri., Oct. 2 | Valkyries 77, Wings 73 | Game 3 | - |
Semifinals
| Date | Series | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sun., Oct. 4 | Dream 92, Liberty 82 | Game 1 | - |
| Valkyries 71, Aces 60 | Game 1 | - | |
| Wed., Oct. 7 | Dream vs. Liberty | Game 2 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Valkyries vs. Aces | Game 2 | 9:30 p.m. | |
| Fri., Oct. 9 | Dream vs. Liberty | Game 3 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Valkyries vs. Aces | Game 3 | 9:30 p.m. | |
| Sun., Oct. 11 | Dream vs. Liberty | Game 4* | TBD |
| Valkyries vs. Aces | Game 4* | TBD | |
| Wed., Oct. 14 | Dream vs. Liberty | Game 5* | TBD |
| Valkyries vs. Aces | Game 5* | TBD |
Finals
| Date | Series | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sat., Oct. 17 | TBD | Game 1 | 3:30 p.m. |
| Mon., Oct. 19 | TBD | Game 2 | 8 p.m. |
| Thurs., Oct. 22 | TBD | Game 3 | 8 p.m. |
| Sat., Oct. 24 | TBD | Game 4 | 3:30 p.m. |
| Mon., Oct. 26 | TBD | Game 5* | 8 p.m. |
| Thurs., Oct. 29 | TBD | Game 6* | 8 p.m. |
| Sat., Oct. 31 | TBD | Game 7* | 8 p.m. |
*If necessary
