10 must-see WNBA games for the 2026 season
Amid ongoing CBA negotiations, the WNBA released its 2026 schedule, which tips off May 8.
2026 Schedule
2026 Schedule
3rd in Western Conference
- 6/27
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 7/2
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 7/7
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 7/9
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 7/11
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 7/13
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 7/17
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 7/19h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 7/22
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 7/29
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 8/1
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 8/3h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 8/5
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 8/7h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 8/9
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 8/11h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 8/16
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 8/22h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 8/25h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 8/27h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 8/29h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 9/17h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 9/19
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 9/21h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 9/24h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- Full Schedule
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2025 Western Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 34 | 10 | .773 | - | W1 |
| Las Vegas | 30 | 14 | .682 | 4 | W16 |
| Phoenix | 27 | 17 | .614 | 7 | L3 |
| Seattle | 23 | 21 | .523 | 11 | W1 |
| Golden State | 23 | 21 | .523 | 11 | L3 |
| Los Angeles | 21 | 23 | .477 | 13 | L1 |
| Dallas | 10 | 34 | .227 | 24 | W1 |
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Team Stats
Points Per Game82.8
Rebounds Per Game34.7
Assists Per Game20.9
Injuries
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | 17 | .614 |
| 2024 | 19 | 21 | .475 |
| 2023 | 9 | 31 | .225 |
| 2022 | 15 | 21 | .417 |