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2026 WNBA playoffs: Where to watch, time, schedule
The WNBA will be crowning its next champion.
Keith Jenkins · 25 September 2026 21:37 · 1 min
The matchups are set. Let the playoffs begin.
The 2026 WNBA playoffs get underway Sunday with the Minnesota Lynx earning the top seed for the second straight year. Can Olivia Miles, Napheesa Collier and Kayla McBride help the Lynx become the first franchise to win five WNBA championships? Or will reigning MVP A'ja Wilson and the defending champion Las Vegas Aces, the No. 3 seed, win their fourth title in five years? Find out as the action unfolds across ESPN's family of networks and digital platforms.
Here are key facts about the 2026 WNBA playoffs on ABC and ESPN.
What is the schedule?
*All times Eastern
Sunday
2 p.m.: New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx, ABC
4 p.m.: Indiana Fever vs. Las Vegas Aces, ABC
How can fans watch?
Fans can catch games on the ESPN App and in the WNBA streaming hub.
Who are the favorites to win the championship?
The Lynx opened atop the WNBA Finals odds board at +115, according to DraftKings. The Aces are next at +475, followed by the Valkyries at +550.
Who is the favorite to win Finals MVP?
Collier and Miles lead the way at +280 and +320, respectively, per DraftKings. Wilson (+600), Valkyries forward Gabby Williams (12-1) and Fever guard Caitlin Clark (15-1) round out the top five.
