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- Oct 17, 202675% CONFIDENCEfrom the source
The 2026 WNBA Finals Tip Off
- The 2026 WNBA Finals are scheduled to begin on 17 October, with 31 October the last possible date for a Game 7[1][2]
- Game 1 tips off at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock; the other games air on Peacock and USA Network, with Game 4 also on NBC[2]
- The playoffs began on 27 September and the semifinals run from 4 to 14 October[1]
- The first-round matchups were No. 1 Minnesota v No. 8 New York, No. 2 Golden State v No. 7 Dallas, No. 3 Las Vegas v No. 6 Indiana and No. 4 Atlanta v No. 5 Washington[2]
- It is the first Finals under the collective bargaining agreement ratified in March 2026, which raised bonuses for playoff and Finals teams[3]
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- [1]75%wnba.com/keydateswnba.com· Posted Sep 25, 2026· Starts Oct 17, 2026 ✓· 41% of score
The WNBA's[3] 2026 key dates list "October 17 Finals Begin" and "October 31 Last Possible Date of Finals Games" ("ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE"); NBC's schedule gives Game 1 at 3:30 p.m. ET.
- [2]85%The 2026 WNBA playoff bracket is set: Here are the matchups and more to know (NBC10 Philadelphia)nbcphiladelphia.com· Published Sep 17, 2026· 40% of score
"This year's WNBA[1][3] Finals tip off Saturday, Oct. 17": Game 1 at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, Game 2 Oct. 19, Game 3 Oct. 22, Game 4 Oct. 24, Games 5-7 if necessary Oct. 26, 29 and 31; first round Lynx v Liberty, Valkyries v Wings, Aces v Fever, Dream v Mystics.
- [3]75%WNBA And WNBPA Reach Tentative Deal on Historic Collective Bargaining Agreementwnba.com· Published Mar 20, 2026· 20% of score
The new CBA that governs the 2026 season, including significantly increased bonuses for playoff and Finals participants.[1]
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