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WNBA playoffs 2026: Matchups, bracket, full schedule and how to watch
Yahoo Sports • • general
Key Points:
- The 2026 WNBA playoffs begin on Sunday, Sept. 27, and could extend through Saturday, Oct. 31, if the Finals reach a seventh game.
- The Finals use a 2-2-1-1-1 format with a best-of-seven series, while the semifinals are best-of-five and the first round is best-of-three.
- First-round matchups include (1) Minnesota Lynx vs. (8) New York Liberty, (2) Golden State Valkyries vs. (7) Dallas Wings, (3) Las Vegas Aces vs. (6) Indiana Fever, and (4) Atlanta Dream vs. (5) Washington Mystics.
- Games will be broadcast across multiple networks including ABC, ESPN, USA, Amazon Prime, NBC, and Peacock, with specific schedules set for each round.
- The Finals series starts on Saturday, Oct. 17, with potential games scheduled through Oct. 31, depending on how many games are needed to determine the champion.
