WNBA semifinals open Sunday with final four set

Liberty face Dream in one semifinal

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 4h1 min read

UP NEXT... THE 2026 WNBA SEMIFINALS 🍿 Action tips off on Sunday, October 4th! Via @NBA on X

What happened: The 2026 WNBA semifinals tip Sunday, Oct. 4, with the New York Liberty and Atlanta Dream locked into one matchup. The Las Vegas Aces and Golden State Valkyries are the other teams through, with Golden State arriving after its first playoff series win.

Why it matters: The round decides the two teams that will play for the WNBA title. Las Vegas is chasing a fourth championship in five seasons, while Golden State has already turned this run into the franchise's deepest postseason push yet.

By the numbers: Las Vegas won titles in 2022, 2023 and 2025, putting a fourth crown in five seasons on the table. Golden State just secured the franchise's first playoff series win to reach the semifinals.

What to watch: Game 1 on Sunday will set the first series leads and the early shape of the bracket. It will also show whether Golden State can carry its momentum into the next round.

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@NBA 2026-10-03T06:08:06.804807+00:00

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