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Women’s basketball fans wait all year for the postseason. Luckily enough, five straight weeks of WNBA Playoff madness is about to get started.
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There are eight teams now locked into the bracket, which means plenty of drama-filled storylines to follow. Several consistently strong franchises are back in the running for a title, but a couple newer and younger squads will also be trying their hand.
Behind Napheesa Collier, the Minnesota Lynx have clinched the No. 1 seed for the second year in a row — they’ll be looking to avenge a 2024 title loss and last year’s semifinal exit. A’ja Wilson’s Aces are also back in the running, and could go for back-to-back titles.
The Valkyries, Dream, Mystics and, of course, the Fever are also teams to keep an eye on this October. Don’t miss out on a second of the action.
Here is everything that you need to know about watching the 2026 WNBA Playoffs, including a full schedule with TV and streaming information for every game.
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Where to watch WNBA Playoffs 2026
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TV channels: ABC, NBC, ESPN, ESPN2, USA Network, CNBC, NBCSN
The 2026 WNBA Playoffs will air across numerous TV channels, including ABC, ESPN, NBC, USA Network and more. See the full broadcast schedule below.
Fans can stream select games on Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
DIRECTV is another streaming option for most games, while some games will be available via Prime Video, the ESPN app, and Peacock.
WNBA Playoffs bracket 2026
WNBA Playoffs bracket 2026
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WNBA Playoffs schedule, scores 2026
Semifinals
(4) Atlanta Dream vs. (8) New York Liberty
|
Date |
Game |
Time (ET) |
Watch/Result |
|
Sun., Oct. 4 |
Game 1 at Atlanta |
2 p.m. |
|
|
Weds., Oct. 7 |
Game 2 at Atlanta |
7:30 p.m. |
ESPN, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app |
|
Fri., Oct. 9 |
Game 3 at New York |
7:30 p.m. |
ESPN2, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app |
|
Sun., Oct. 11 |
Game 4 at New York* |
2 or 4 p.m. |
ABC, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app |
|
Weds., Oct. 14 |
Game 5 at Atlanta* |
7:30 or 8 p.m. |
ESPN, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app |
*If necessary
(2) Golden State Valkyries vs. (3) Las Vegas Aces
|
Date |
Game |
Time (ET) |
Watch/Result |
|
Sun., Oct. 4 |
Game 1 at Golden State |
4 p.m. |
|
|
Weds., Oct. 7 |
Game 2 at Golden State |
9:30 p.m. |
NBCSN, Fubo, Peacock |
|
Fri., Oct. 9 |
Game 3 at Las Vegas |
9:30 p.m. |
NBCSN, Fubo, Peacock |
|
Sun., Oct. 11 |
Game 4 at Las Vegas* |
3:30 or 4 p.m. |
NBC, Fubo, DIRECTV |
|
Weds., Oct. 14 |
Game 5 at Golden State* |
9 or 9:30 p.m. |
NBCSN, Fubo, Peacock |
*If necessary
WNBA Finals
|
Date |
Game |
Time (ET) |
Watch/Result |
|
Sat., Oct. 17 |
Game 1 |
3:30 p.m. |
|
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Mon., Oct. 19 |
Game 2 |
8 p.m. |
USA, DIRECTV |
|
Thurs., Oct. 22 |
Game 3 |
8 p.m. |
USA, DIRECTV |
|
Sat., Oct. 24 |
Game 4 |
3:30 p.m. |
NBC, Fubo, DIRECTV |
|
Mon., Oct. 26 |
Game 5* |
8 p.m. |
USA, DIRECTV |
|
Thurs., Oct. 29 |
Game 6* |
8 p.m. |
USA, DIRECTV |
|
Sat., Oct. 31 |
Game 7* |
8 p.m. |
USA, DIRECTV |
*If necessary
First round
(1) Minnesota Lynx vs. (8) New York Liberty – N.Y. wins 2-0
|
Date |
Game |
Time (ET) |
Watch/Result |
|
Sun., Sept. 27 |
Game 1 at Minnesota |
2 p.m. |
Liberty 91, Lynx 75 |
|
Tues., Sept. 29 |
Game 2 at New York |
8:30 p.m. |
Liberty 87, Lynx 71 |
(3) Las Vegas Aces vs. (6) Indiana Fever – Las Vegas wins 2-1
|
Date |
Game |
Time (ET) |
Watch/Result |
|
Sun., Sept. 27 |
Game 1 at Las Vegas |
4 p.m. |
Aces 102, Fever 85 |
|
Tues., Sept. 29 |
Game 2 at Indiana |
6:30 p.m. |
Fever 99, Aces 89 |
|
Thurs., Oct. 1 |
Game 3 at Las Vegas |
9 p.m. |
Aces 94, Fever 83 |
(4) Atlanta Dream vs. (5) Washington Mystics – Atlanta wins 2-0
|
Date |
Game |
Time (ET) |
Watch/Result |
|
Sun., Sept. 27 |
Game 1 at Atlanta |
7 p.m. |
Dream 92, Mystics 77 |
|
Weds., Sept. 30 |
Game 2 at Washington |
7 p.m. |
Dream 93, Mystics 75 |
(2) Golden State Valkyries vs. (7) Dallas Wings – Golden State wins 2-1
|
Date |
Game |
Time (ET) |
Watch/Result |
|
Sun., Sept. 27 |
Game 1 at Golden State |
9 p.m. |
Valkyries 104, Wings 80 |
|
Weds., Sept. 30 |
Game 2 at Dallas |
9 p.m. |
Wings 108, Valkyries 100 (OT) |
|
Fri., Oct. 2 |
Game 3 at Golden State |
9 p.m. |
Valkyries 77, Wings 73 |
