The 2026 WNBA postseason delivered an electric First Round, setting up thrilling Semifinals matchups.
In a shocking upset, the No. 8-seeded New York Liberty swept the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx, punching their ticket to face the high-powered No. 4 Atlanta Dream, who sweeps the Washington Mystics in two games.
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The New York Liberty will take on the Atlanta Dream.
The Las Vegas Aces will face the Golden State Valkyries.
Semis tip off Sunday, October 4! https://t.co/PtmsV78DCh— WNBA (@WNBA) October 3, 2026
On the other side of the bracket, the No. 3 Las Vegas Aces outlasted the Indiana Fever in a hard-fought three-game series. They advance to face the expansion No. 2 Golden State Valkyries, who edged out the Dallas Wings in Game 3.
The 2026 WNBA Semifinals will start Sunday, October 4th.
