The WNBA just released its full playoffs schedule. The league's eight postseason teams now know when they tip off while fans learn where to watch, with first-round games starting September 27th across ABC, Amazon Prime Video, and USA Network.
WNBA Playoffs Schedule Still Taking Shape
The Minnesota Lynx, Golden State Valkyries, Las Vegas Aces, Atlanta Dream, Indiana Fever, New York Liberty, Washington Mystics, and Dallas Wings have all punched playoff tickets.
The league will lock in postseason seeding and first-round matchups once the regular season wraps at the end of the month, but the bracket is taking shape, and several potential pairings already look like appointment viewing.
The 2026 WNBA Playoffs presented by @madebygoogle and WNBA Finals schedule is here 🗓️
— WNBA (@WNBA) September 9, 2026
Round 1 is set to tip-off Sunday, September 27th!
All 8 teams have clinched. Stayed tuned for playoff seeding 🚨
*All dates and game times subject to change* pic.twitter.com/eWwwEIbXSe
All four opening matchups follow a best-of-three format, so there's little margin for error.
Semifinals shift to a best-of-five starting October 4th, as the playoffs eventually build toward a best-of-seven Finals. This year marks just the second time the league has used that format. Game 1 of the championship tips off October 17th on NBC, with a potential Game 7 airing on Halloween night.
Where to Watch WNBA Playoff Games
For fans figuring out where to watch WNBA playoffs action, games will rotate across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, Prime, NBC, Peacock, and USA Network throughout the postseason.
