Like their NWSL counterparts, the WNBA is hyping up a rivalry slate of its own, with recent history and tight standings raising the tension in more than a few of the matchups this weekend:
- No. 6 Seattle Storm vs. No. 7 Las Vegas Aces, Friday at 10 PM ET (ION): Hunting a third straight win, the Aces could make a major statement by leapfrogging a struggling Seattle with a victory on Friday.
- No. 9 Los Angeles Sparks vs. No. 8 Golden State Valkyries, Saturday at 8:30 PM ET (WNBA League Pass): While the Valkyries have struggled to retain their early season form, the Sparks are on the rise, and a Saturday win could give LA both California rivalry bragging rights and a boost above the playoff line.
- No. 1 Minnesota Lynx vs. No. 2 New York Liberty, Sunday at 12:30 PM ET (ABC): For the second time this season, a 2024 WNBA Finals rematch pits the league's two titans against each other — though both are contending with injuries to star players, leaving the Lynx competing without Napheesa Collier against a Breanna Stewart-less Liberty squad.
- No. 3 Atlanta Dream vs. No. 4 Phoenix Mercury, Sunday at 6 PM ET (NBA TV): Tied with season records of 19-11, Sunday's duel will see both the Dream and the Mercury put their multi-game winning streaks on the line.
