The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) is a professional basketball league in the United States that was established in 1996. The league is composed of twelve teams; Atlanta Dream, Chicago Sky, Connecticut Sun, Dallas Wings, Indiana Fever, Las Vegas Aces, Los Angeles Sparks, Minnesota Lynx, New York Liberty, Phoenix Mercury, Seattle Storm, and Washington Mystics. All teams are owned by the National Basketball Association (NBA).The WNBA season is 34 games over 17 weeks, running from late-May to mid-August. The Playoffs start with the four best teams from each conference competing in a single-elimination tournament. The two conference champions advance to the Finals and play a best-of-five series to determine the league champion.The WNBA has produced some of the biggest stars in the sport, many of whom have become household names. Players like Maya Moore, Candace Parker and Diana Taurasi have all captivated audiences with their skill and athleticism. This talent is demonstrated every year by the All-Star Game, which showcases the best players in the league. A number of awards are given out over the course of the season, including Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year and the Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award.Since its inaugural season, the WNBA has become one of the most competitive and successful women's sports leagues in the world. Over the years, it has vastly increased the number of players, teams, fans and even media attention that it has received. The league has surpassed many milestones such as the one million mark for attendance, an increase in television ratings, and the introduction of new rules that have enhanced the game and driven the WNBA to even greater heights.Today, the WNBA is the premier destination for female professional basketball players, and has taken a major step forward in promoting gender equality in the sport. The league continues to challenge the cultural barriers and advocate for women around the world. WNBA stands with a proud history of rising to the occasion and continues to provide an inspiring example of what fandom can accomplish.
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Connecticut Sun at Chicago Sky
WNBACoach Rachid Meziane and the Sun visit Wintrust Arena to play the Sky in a Commissioner's Cup game. The Sky are led by guard Skylar Diggins, who leads in points per game. The Sun feature mixed leadership while Brittney Griner leads in points.
Dallas Wings at Los Angeles Sparks
WNBACoach Lynne Roberts and the Sparks host the Wings at crypto.com Arena for a Commissioner's Cup game. The Sparks elite guard Kelsey Plum leads the team in points and assists while sophomore guard Paige Bueckers leads the visitors in points.
Seattle Storm at Minnesota Lynx
WNBAThe Seattle Storm travel to Target Center in Minneapolis to face the Minnesota Lynx in a Commissioner's Cup matchup. Natisha Hiedeman leads Seattle with points and assists, while Courtney Williams leads Minnesota in points per game.
Seattle Storm at Minnesota Lynx
WNBAJuego de la Conferencia Oeste de la Commissioner's Cup 2026. Desde el Target Center, en Mineápolis. En el último enfrentamiento, Seattle Storm venció 93-79 a Minnesota Lynx. Sin embargo, Minnesota lidera la serie 48-46.
Golden State Valkyries at Las Vegas Aces
WNBAThe Las Vegas Aces host the Golden State Valkyries at Michelob ULTRA Arena for a WNBA Commissioner's Cup fixture. Gabby Williams leads the Golden State team in points per game, while A'ja Wilson leads Las Vegas in points and rebounds.
Indiana Fever at New York Liberty
WNBAThe New York Liberty and the Indiana Fever battle in the WNBA Commissioner's Cup. Guard Kelsey Mitchell anchors Eastern Conference Indiana, while forward Breanna Stewart counters for New York as they clash for the first time this season.
Portland Fire at Los Angeles Sparks
WNBAThe Sparks host the Fire at crypto.com Arena for a WNBA Commissioner's Cup matchup. This Western Conference showdown features Carla Leite leading Portland in points and assists, against the Sparks' Dearica Hamby leading in points and rebounds.