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

The excitement of the WNBA Playoffs returns for five weeks of intense competition. With four teams left in the hunt, fans can expect plenty of thrilling moments. The New York Liberty stunned everyone by knocking out the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx in the first round.

The Golden State Valkyries remain the highest seed and face a tough challenge from A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces as they aim to defend their title. The winner will meet either New York or Atlanta Dream in the finals.

Here’s all the information you need to catch every moment of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs, including broadcast channels and streaming options.

TV Channels and Streaming Services

  • TV Networks: ABC, NBC, ESPN, ESPN2, USA Network, CNBC, NBCSN
  • Streaming Platforms: Fubo, DIRECTV, Prime Video, ESPN app, Peacock

The playoffs are spread across multiple TV channels, ensuring wide availability. Fans can stream games on Fubo, which offers a free trial for newcomers, allowing viewers to test the service before subscribing. Fubo covers ESPN, ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, and over 100 other channels without needing cable.

DIRECTV also streams most games, with some contests available through Prime Video, the ESPN app, and Peacock.

2026 WNBA Playoffs Bracket and Schedule

WNBA Finals

  • Matchup: (2) Golden State Valkyries vs. (4) Atlanta Dream
  • Sat., Oct. 17 - Game 1 at Golden State: 3:30 p.m. ET - NBC, Fubo, DIRECTV, Peacock
  • Mon., Oct. 19 - Game 2 at Golden State: 8 p.m. ET - USA Network, DIRECTV, Peacock
  • Wed., Oct. 21 - Game 3 at Atlanta: 8 p.m. ET - USA Network, DIRECTV, Peacock
  • Sat., Oct. 24 - Game 4 at Atlanta: 1 p.m. ET - NBC, Fubo, DIRECTV, Peacock
  • Mon., Oct. 26 - Game 5 at Golden State*: 8 p.m. ET - USA Network, DIRECTV, Peacock
  • Thurs., Oct. 29 - Game 6 at Atlanta*: 8 p.m. ET - USA Network, DIRECTV, Peacock
  • Sat., Oct. 31 - Game 7 at Golden State*: 8 p.m. ET - USA Network, DIRECTV, Peacock
  • *Games 5, 6, and 7 are if necessary

Semifinals

  • (4) Atlanta Dream vs. (8) New York Liberty - Atlanta won 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 swept 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 Results

  • (1) Minnesota Lynx vs. (8) New York Liberty - Liberty won 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 - Aces won 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
  • Thurs., Oct. 1 - Game 3 at Las Vegas: Aces 94, Fever 83
  • (4) Atlanta Dream vs. (5) Washington Mystics - Atlanta swept 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 won 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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