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WNBA playoffs 2026: Semifinals preview and predictions

The 2026 WNBA semifinals are set, with Liberty vs. Dream and Aces vs. Valkyries drawing expert predictions and broadcast schedules.

By · Published October 4, 2026  18:31 UTC · Updated October 4, 2026  19:24 UTC

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The 2026 WNBA semifinals are now set, pairing the New York Liberty against the Atlanta Dream and the Las Vegas Aces with the Minnesota Valkyries. Both series will begin this week, with Game 1 of the Liberty‑Dream matchup scheduled for today. Yahoo Sports broke down the Liberty‑Dream matchup and offered two semifinal predictions, while CBS Sports published its expert picks for both series.

The New York Times detailed the broadcast schedule, indicating how fans can watch each game, and ESPN released a full preview with additional predictions. WSB‑TV reminded viewers that Game 1 airs on Channel 2. The published brackets set the path to the championship, and the next games will determine which teams advance.

Viewers can follow live broadcasts as scheduled, and the coming days will reveal whether the expert forecasts hold true.

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The obvious questions

When does Game 1 of the Liberty‑Dream series air?

WSB‑TV notes that Game 1 airs today on Channel 2.

Which outlets provided semifinal predictions?

Yahoo Sports, CBS Sports and ESPN published predictions for the matchups.

Where can viewers find the broadcast schedule for the semifinals?

The New York Times offered a detailed schedule for watching each game.

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WNBA 2026 Playoffs New York Liberty Atlanta Dream Las Vegas Aces Minnesota Valkyries

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