The 2026 WNBA standings come into focus as the league plays out its historic 30th season, and this page keeps the full picture in one place. You will find the Eastern and Western Conference races, a league-wide playoff picture with all eight postseason seeds, and a daily read on the playoff cut line, all refreshed each morning with live records from ESPN. For the official source, you can also check the league standings at WNBA.com. Select any team below to open its printable 2026 schedule, and bookmark this page to follow the road to the WNBA Finals.
2026 WNBA Standings by Conference
Last updated: May 24, 2026 | Records come from ESPN. Select any team to open its printable 2026 schedule.
Eastern Conference
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | L10 | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Dream ▲ | 3 | 1 | .750 | – | 3-1 | W1 |
 Indiana Fever | 4 | 2 | .667 | – | 4-2 | W3 |
 New York Liberty | 3 | 2 | .600 | 0.5 | 3-2 | L1 |
 Chicago Sky | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1 | 3-3 | L2 |
 Washington Mystics | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1 | 2-2 | L1 |
 Toronto Tempo | 3 | 4 | .429 | 1.5 | 3-4 | L2 |
 Connecticut Sun | 1 | 6 | .143 | 3.5 | 1-6 | L1 |
Western Conference
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | L10 | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Las Vegas Aces ▲ | 4 | 2 | .667 | – | 4-2 | L1 |
 Minnesota Lynx | 4 | 2 | .667 | – | 4-2 | W2 |
 Golden State Valkyries | 3 | 2 | .600 | 0.5 | 3-2 | L1 |
 Dallas Wings | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1 | 3-3 | L1 |
 Los Angeles Sparks | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1 | 3-3 | W2 |
 Portland Fire | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1 | 3-3 | W1 |
 Phoenix Mercury | 2 | 4 | .333 | 2 | 2-4 | L2 |
 Seattle Storm | 2 | 4 | .333 | 2 | 2-4 | W1 |
Playoff Picture
| Seed | Team | Record | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta Dream | 3-1 | .750 |
| 1 | Las Vegas Aces | 4-2 | .667 |
| 2 | Indiana Fever | 4-2 | .667 |
| 2 | Minnesota Lynx | 4-2 | .667 |
| 3 | New York Liberty | 3-2 | .600 |
| 3 | Golden State Valkyries | 3-2 | .600 |
| 4 | Chicago Sky | 3-3 | .500 |
| 4 | Dallas Wings | 3-3 | .500 |
| 5 | Washington Mystics | 2-2 | .500 |
| 5 | Los Angeles Sparks | 3-3 | .500 |
| 6 | Toronto Tempo | 3-4 | .429 |
| 6 | Portland Fire | 3-3 | .500 |
| 7 | Connecticut Sun | 1-6 | .143 |
| 7 | Phoenix Mercury | 2-4 | .333 |
| 8 | Seattle Storm | 2-4 | .333 |
Seeds 1–8 (green) qualify for the playoffs; the dashed line is the cut. Seeding is league-wide, regardless of conference.
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2026 WNBA Standings FAQ
How often are the 2026 WNBA standings on this page updated?
Every day during the season. An automated job pulls fresh win-loss records from ESPN each morning, so the conference and playoff tables stay current throughout the regular season.
What do GB, L10, and STRK mean in the standings?
GB is games behind the conference leader. L10 is a team record over its last ten games. STRK is the current streak, where W marks wins in a row and L marks losses in a row.
How do the 2026 WNBA playoffs work?
The top eight teams by record qualify, regardless of conference, and are seeded 1 through 8. The first round is best-of-three, the semifinals are best-of-five, and the WNBA Finals are best-of-seven. The dashed line in the playoff picture marks the cut between the No. 8 seed and the teams on the outside.
When does the 2026 WNBA regular season start and end?
The league’s 30th season runs from May 8 through September 24, 2026, with each team playing 44 games. The playoffs begin on September 27.
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