With the 2026 WNBA season in its final stretch, the playoff picture is starting to take shape. The Lynx, who are three games ahead of the Valkyries, were the first team to clinch a playoff spot after their 103–91 win over the Wings on Sunday, when Kayla McBride set a league record for most threes (10) in a game.
While the final order and playoff matchups have yet to be determined, the eight teams that will play in the postseason seem pretty clear. The eighth-place Mystics have a six-game lead over the ninth-place Fire. The Aces also secured a playoff spot on Thursday, while the Storm were the first team eliminated from playoff contention.
