2026 WNBA Playoffs: Full Schedule and Results by Round
ESPN is tracking every game of the 2026 WNBA postseason, from the opening round through the semifinals and finals.
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The 2026 WNBA playoffs got underway with the first round tipping off on Sunday, kicking off a postseason chase for the league championship. ESPN has compiled a rolling guide covering the schedule, results and highlights for every series in the bracket.
The playoff format follows the league's standard postseason structure, with teams that qualified based on regular-season standings facing off in a series of rounds beginning with the opening matchups and progressing through the semifinals before culminating in the WNBA Finals.
As each round is completed, schedules for the next stage are set based on the results, with matchups, dates and broadcast information updated for fans following the tournament. The guide is designed to serve as a single reference point for anyone tracking the playoff picture as it develops.
What to watch
With the first round now underway, attention turns to which teams advance and how the bracket takes shape heading into the semifinal round. Further details on specific results and upcoming game times are being updated as the postseason progresses.
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