WNBA Final Seeds Set as Lynx Claim Top Spot

On September 24, 2026, the WNBA regular season concluded with all eight playoff teams and their final seeding determined. The Minnesota Lynx secured the No. 1 overall seed after a Tuesday victory over the Portland Fire, guaranteeing them home-court advantage throughout the playoffs. The Golden State Valkyries earned the No. 2 spot by defeating the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday night to stun their opponent. Las Vegas Aces claimed the third seed following an October win against Phoenix Mercury, while Atlanta Dream took fourth place after beating Chicago Sky. Washington Mystics moved up to fifth seed thanks to a Wednesday victory over New York Liberty and Indiana Fever's loss that dropped them to sixth. Dallas Wings secured seventh place on Thursday by winning at home against Sparks, and the New York Liberty locked in eighth with their win over Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday night. The playoff bracket is now fully set for four teams versus eight opponents starting September 27.