Raleigh Durham, NC, September 23, 2026 —

As the WNBA regular season approaches its conclusion, the landscape of the upcoming playoffs is becoming clearer. Several teams are positioning themselves for strong playoff runs, with the Minnesota Lynx and Atlanta Dream among those who have secured top seeding positions.

The specific seeding details for the Lynx and Dream have not been fully elaborated in available summaries, but their attainment of top seeds indicates a successful regular season performance. These high rankings are crucial as they often translate to home-court advantage in the early rounds of the postseason tournament.

With the regular season winding down, the focus shifts to the immediate commencement of the playoff opening round. The exact schedule and matchups for this initial phase of the postseason are anticipated to be announced shortly, following the final games of the regular season. The timing for the start of the opening round has not been specified.

Fans and analysts are closely watching the remaining games to determine the full playoff bracket. The consolidation of top seeds by teams such as the Minnesota Lynx and Atlanta Dream suggests a competitive playoff environment. Further details regarding the full slate of qualified teams and their respective seeds are expected as the regular season officially concludes.

The WNBA has not provided specific timelines for the completion of the regular season or the precise commencement date for the opening round of the playoffs. Information regarding other teams that have qualified for the postseason or their seeding is also pending the final results of the regular season games.


Story summarized from the original created by DOUG FEINBERG, Associated Press on www.cbs17.com, see more information here.

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