WNBA Scores, Standings and Simulators
Scores, conference standings, the playoff bracket and a season simulator, from the opener to the WNBA Finals.
- ScheduleEvery game on the slate, night by night, with each team’s conference standing.
- SimulatorFill in the rest of the season and watch both conference standings rebuild themselves.
- PlayoffsThe playoff bracket with every series score, from the first round to the WNBA Finals, and every postseason game with its result.
- BlogThe playoff format, the standings math and what decided the night — how the WNBA turns its regular season into a playoff bracket.
WNBA on Vertize Sports
The 2026 WNBA season on Vertize Sports is organized from this hub: the schedule with every regular-season result, the playoff bracket, a simulator for the standings and our WNBA articles. The season is over: the Golden State Valkyries won the championship, beating the Atlanta Dream 4-3 in a Finals that went to Game 7 on Oct. 31.
The league's 30th season had 15 teams, two more than in 2025, after the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire joined as expansion clubs. Each team played 44 games between May 8 and Sept. 24, and the eight best records across the whole league went through to the playoffs.
How to use this section
- Open Schedule to go through the 2026 regular season a month at a time, with start times in US Eastern, arenas and final scores.
- Open Simulator for the conference standings; while games remain, you can fill in scores or let the model finish the season.
- Our WNBA writing lives in the Blog section.
- The NBA hub covers the men's professional league.
WNBA FAQ
Who won the 2026 WNBA championship?
The Golden State Valkyries, in only their second season in the league. They beat the Atlanta Dream 4-3 in the Finals, winning Game 7 68-63 on Oct. 31, and Gabby Williams, who scored 30 points in the clincher, was named Finals MVP.
When were the 2026 WNBA Finals?
From Oct. 17 to Oct. 31, 2026, and the series went the full seven games. The Finals are best-of-seven in a 2-2-1-1-1 format, so the higher seed hosts Games 1, 2, 5 and 7.
Who is the defending WNBA champion?
The Golden State Valkyries, who won the 2026 title. The Las Vegas Aces had won the 2025 title against the Phoenix Mercury, and Golden State swept them 3-0 in the 2026 semifinals.
Which team had the best record in the 2026 WNBA season?
The Minnesota Lynx, at 33-11, earning the No. 1 seed. The Golden State Valkyries finished a game back at 32-12 and took the No. 2 seed in only their second season in the league.
From the blog
- How Every WNBA No. 1 Draft Pick Has Done Since 1997Eight of the 30 WNBA No. 1 draft picks since 1997 became MVP and 16 won Rookie of the Year. Every top pick's rookie season, honors, titles and team record.
- Every WNBA MVP Since 1997, and How Often Their Team Won the TitleThe WNBA MVP's team has won the title in 12 of 30 seasons since 1997. Every MVP with their team's record and playoff finish, repeat winners and MVPs by team.
- WNBA Scoring Reached a Record 87.1 Points a Game in 2026WNBA teams averaged a record 87.1 points per game in 2026, up from 81.7 in 2025 and 65.7 in 2001. Points, threes, free throws and pace for every season.