2026 WNBA PLAYOFFS: ROUND ONE IS HERE

The road to the WNBA Championship starts today.

Eight teams are in. Four first-round series are set. And from this point forward, every possession carries more weight.

The opening round gives us plenty to watch: established stars, young players stepping onto the playoff stage, teams trying to prove they belong, and contenders looking to make a championship run.

First-Round Matchups

#8 New York Liberty vs. #1 Minnesota Lynx

#6 Indiana Fever vs. #3 Las Vegas Aces

#5 Washington Mystics vs. #4 Atlanta Dream

#7 Dallas Wings vs. #2 Golden State Valkyries

For Moonman21 Sports, the focus throughout the postseason will be bigger than just final scores.

We’ll be watching the performances that change games, the adjustments that swing a series, the players who rise in big moments, and the stories that matter beyond the box score.

There are plenty of individual storylines to follow, but now it’s playoff basketball.

Who steps up? Who handles the pressure? Who survives and advances?

The 2026 WNBA Playoffs are here.

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