WNBA Playoff Bracket Set After Chaotic Final Night of Regular Season

The WNBA's playoff bracket has been finalized following a chaotic final night of regular-season action, according to the league.

The concluding games of the regular season carried extra weight, with seeding and postseason qualification on the line for several teams heading into the final night. By the time the last games concluded, the full eight-team playoff field and the bracket structure for the opening round had been set.

Playoff seeding in the WNBA is determined by regular-season record, with higher-seeded teams earning home-court advantage in the early rounds. A dramatic final night, as described by the league, often means outcomes in the closing games can shift seeding positions or, in some cases, determine which teams qualify for the postseason at all.

With the bracket now locked in, attention turns to the opening round of the playoffs, where the qualified teams will begin their pursuit of the league championship. Coaches and players across the league are expected to finalize their playoff rotations and game plans in the days ahead.

The finalized bracket also gives broadcasters and fans clarity on the matchups to watch as the postseason gets underway, following what the league has described as one of the more unpredictable final nights of the season.