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New York Liberty are the 2026 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Champions

July 1, 2026

In this year’s Cup Finals, Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionsecu lead the Liberty to their second Commissioner’s Cup championship in front of their home crowd. Sabrina Ionescu scored 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists – her best offensive game of the season, while Breanna Stewart added 25 points and 11 rebounds to help the Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 93-85.

The Las Vegas Aces are playing without their leading scorer and four-time MVP A’ja Wilson, who injured her right ankle on Sunday in a win over Chicago.

New York Liberty captured their second WNBA Commissioner’s Cup in 3 years. They won the cup in 2023 against the Las Vegas Aces as well.

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Aces Clinch Commissioner’s Cup Berth, Set Up 2023 Finals Rematch with Liberty

June 19, 2026

The Las Vegas Aces have officially clinched their spot in the 2026 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Championship Game. Following a decisive 86-76 victory over the Phoenix Mercury, the Aces secured the Western Conference berth to set up a highly anticipated, high-stakes showdown.

This championship game will be a rematch of the 2023 Commissioner’s Cup Finals, where the New York Liberty bested the Aces on their home floor. This time, the tournament heads to New York on June 30. Led by a dominant A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas looks to flip the script, avenge their past defeat, and bring the cup back to Sin City.

New York Liberty have officially clinched their spot in the Commissioner’s Cup final

June 16, 2026

The New York Liberty have officially clinched their spot in the Commissioner’s Cup final, representing the Eastern Conference after an unblemished 5-0 run in tournament play. This dominant stretch is part of an active seven-game winning streak—officially cementing it as the team’s longest winning streak of the season.

With this appearance, the Liberty have a chance to make league history: they could potentially become the first WNBA franchise to win the Commissioner’s Cup for a second time, adding to their 2023 title.

After battling early-season chemistry issues and a 3-4 start, New York completely flipped the script. The Liberty have been perfect over their last five games, showcasing an unstoppable offense and a suffocating defense to dispatch top rivals. Playing their best basketball of the year, the Liberty enter the championship match in peak form.