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WNBA playoff race 2026
Eight of the WNBA's 15 teams reach the 2026 postseason, seeded 1 through 8 by regular-season record across the whole league rather than by conference. The Minnesota Lynx hold the top seed at 33-11. The eighth and final spot belongs to the New York Liberty at 27-18, 9.5 games ahead of the Portland Fire. Through games of 2026-09-24.
Every team by record
| # | Team | W | L | PCT | GB of 8th | Last 10 | Streak | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota Lynx | 33 | 11 | .750 | - | 6-4 | W1 | In playoff position |
| 2 | Golden State Valkyries | 32 | 12 | .727 | - | 7-3 | W1 | In playoff position |
| 3 | Las Vegas Aces | 31 | 14 | .689 | - | 8-2 | W7 | In playoff position |
| 4 | Atlanta Dream | 30 | 14 | .682 | - | 9-1 | W5 | In playoff position |
| 5 | Indiana Fever | 28 | 16 | .636 | - | 6-4 | L1 | In playoff position |
| 6 | Washington Mystics | 28 | 16 | .636 | - | 8-2 | W4 | In playoff position |
| 7 | Dallas Wings | 27 | 17 | .614 | - | 7-3 | W1 | In playoff position |
| 8 | New York Liberty | 27 | 18 | .600 | - | 6-4 | L2 | In playoff position |
| 9 | Portland Fire | 17 | 27 | .386 | 9.5 | 3-7 | W1 | Out |
| 10 | Chicago Sky | 16 | 28 | .364 | 10.5 | 4-6 | L1 | Out |
| 11 | Los Angeles Sparks | 16 | 28 | .364 | 10.5 | 4-6 | L2 | Out |
| 12 | Phoenix Mercury | 16 | 28 | .364 | 10.5 | 4-6 | L1 | Out |
| 13 | Connecticut Sun | 11 | 33 | .250 | 15.5 | 2-8 | W1 | Out |
| 14 | Toronto Tempo | 11 | 33 | .250 | 15.5 | 1-9 | L8 | Out |
| 15 | Seattle Storm | 8 | 36 | .182 | 18.5 | 2-8 | L5 | Out |
FAQ
How many WNBA teams make the playoffs?
Eight, out of 15. They are seeded 1 through 8 by regular-season record across the entire league, not split by conference.
Who is in the WNBA playoff picture right now?
The top eight above, through 2026-09-24. The eighth spot is held by the New York Liberty at 27-18.
Where do these records come from?
They are counted from completed regular-season games in this site's own database, the same source as the conference standings, and every game links to a full box score.
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