The New York Liberty are Commissioner's Cup champions once again. New York closed out the Las Vegas Aces 93-85 in the 2026 title game to capture its second consecutive Commissioner's Cup crown, with Sabrina Ionescu pacing the effort with 26 points.
What happened
New York controlled the title game against Las Vegas and finished it off 93-85. Ionescu led the way with 26 points to power the Liberty past the Aces. The result delivered the franchise back-to-back Cup titles.
Why it matters
With the win, New York becomes the first franchise to repeat as Commissioner's Cup champions, cementing the Liberty as the standard-bearer in the in-season tournament. The result reinforces the depth and continuity that have kept New York atop the WNBA's contender tier as the 2026 season moves forward.
By the numbers
Final score: New York 93, Las Vegas 85. Ionescu topped the title-game scoring with 26 points. The Liberty are the first team to win the Commissioner's Cup in consecutive years.
What to watch next
Attention now turns back to the 2026 regular-season chase. New York will look to convert its Cup momentum into playoff positioning as the schedule presses deeper into the summer.