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2026 WNBA Playoffs Schedule: Full Bracket, Game Times, TV Channels, and Streaming Info

Fans of women's basketball have been waiting all year for the postseason, which now spans five intense weeks. The 2026 WNBA Playoffs are underway with four teams left competing, promising plenty of excitement and compelling storylines.

The top seed has already fallen, as the New York Liberty upset the Minnesota Lynx in the first round. The Golden State Valkyries hold the highest remaining seed, facing a tough challenge against A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces, who aim to defend their title. The winner between these two will meet either New York or the Atlanta Dream in the finals.

Broadcast and Streaming Options

The playoffs will be broadcast on several networks, including ABC, NBC, ESPN, ESPN2, USA Network, CNBC, and NBCSN. For streaming, fans can catch games on Fubo, DIRECTV, Prime Video, the ESPN app, and Peacock.

Fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers, allowing viewers to stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, and over 100 other channels without cable (some restrictions and fees apply). Most games are available via DIRECTV, while selected matchups can be streamed on Prime Video, ESPN app, and Peacock.

2026 WNBA Playoffs Bracket and Results

WNBA Finals

  • Teams: (2) Golden State Valkyries vs. (4) Atlanta Dream
  • Sat., Oct. 17 - Game 1 at Golden State: 3:30 p.m. on NBC, Fubo, DIRECTV, Peacock
  • Mon., Oct. 19 - Game 2 at Golden State: 8 p.m. on USA, DIRECTV, Peacock
  • Wed., Oct. 21 - Game 3 at Atlanta: 8 p.m. on USA, DIRECTV, Peacock
  • Sat., Oct. 24 - Game 4 at Atlanta: 1 p.m. on NBC, Fubo, DIRECTV, Peacock
  • Mon., Oct. 26 - Game 5 at Golden State (if needed): 8 p.m. on USA, DIRECTV, Peacock
  • Thu., Oct. 29 - Game 6 at Atlanta (if needed): 8 p.m. on USA, DIRECTV, Peacock
  • Sat., Oct. 31 - Game 7 at Golden State (if needed): 8 p.m. on USA, DIRECTV, Peacock

Semifinals

  • (4) Atlanta Dream vs. (8) New York Liberty - Atlanta wins series 3-0
  • Sun., Oct. 4 - Game 1 at Atlanta: Dream 92, Liberty 82
  • Wed., Oct. 7 - Game 2 at Atlanta: Dream 101, Liberty 98 (OT)
  • Fri., Oct. 9 - Game 3 at New York: Dream 85, Liberty 83
  • (2) Golden State Valkyries vs. (3) Las Vegas Aces - Golden State wins series 3-0
  • Sun., Oct. 4 - Game 1 at Golden State: Valkyries 71, Aces 60
  • Wed., Oct. 7 - Game 2 at Golden State: Valkyries 83, Aces 81
  • Fri., Oct. 9 - Game 3 at Las Vegas: Valkyries 87, Aces 77 (OT)

First Round

  • (1) Minnesota Lynx vs. (8) New York Liberty - New York wins series 2-0
  • Sun., Sept. 27 - Game 1 at Minnesota: Liberty 91, Lynx 75
  • Tues., Sept. 29 - Game 2 at New York: Liberty 87, Lynx 71
  • (3) Las Vegas Aces vs. (6) Indiana Fever - Las Vegas wins series 2-1
  • Sun., Sept. 27 - Game 1 at Las Vegas: Aces 102, Fever 85
  • Tues., Sept. 29 - Game 2 at Indiana: Fever 99, Aces 89
  • Thu., Oct. 1 - Game 3 at Las Vegas: Aces 94, Fever 83
  • (4) Atlanta Dream vs. (5) Washington Mystics - Atlanta wins series 2-0
  • Sun., Sept. 27 - Game 1 at Atlanta: Dream 92, Mystics 77
  • Wed., Sept. 30 - Game 2 at Washington: Dream 93, Mystics 75
  • (2) Golden State Valkyries vs. (7) Dallas Wings - Golden State wins series 2-1
  • Sun., Sept. 27 - Game 1 at Golden State: Valkyries 104, Wings 80
  • Wed., Sept. 30 - Game 2 at Dallas: Wings 108, Valkyries 100 (OT)
  • Fri., Oct. 2 - Game 3 at Golden State: Valkyries 77, Wings 73

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