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Historic WNBA Season Heads to Electrifying Playoffs
25 Sep
Summary
- WNBA playoffs feature eight teams; final seeding determined Thursday.
- Record-breaking season saw new scoring and rebounding milestones.
- Playoffs begin Sunday with best-of-three first round series.
The 2026 WNBA season has been remarkable, both on and off the court. Following a significant labor agreement that boosted the salary cap to $7 million, the league introduced expansion teams and witnessed an influx of talented rookies. Several players achieved historic milestones, including Kelsey Mitchell breaking the single-season points record, Olivia Miles setting a new rookie scoring record, and Angel Reese setting a single-game rebounding record.
With the regular season concluding on Thursday, September 25, 2026, the playoff field of eight teams is finalized. The postseason action kicks off on Sunday, September 27, with the first round consisting of best-of-three series. The WNBA playoffs do not distinguish between conferences, instead seeding the top eight teams league-wide. Subsequent rounds will feature best-of-five and best-of-seven series, with the Finals extending to a best-of-seven format for the second time in history.
