The Minnesota Lynx, top seed in the 2026 WNBA playoffs, will open the first‑round series against the New York Liberty, the eighth seed, on Sunday, Sept. 27. The matchup revisits the 2024 WNBA Finals, promising a high‑profile showdown with stars such as Napheesa Collier, Olivia Miles, Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu.
Game schedule and locations
Game 1 will be played at the Target Center in Minneapolis. If the series requires a decisive third game, it will also be held in Minneapolis. Game 2 is slated for New York, with the exact date to be confirmed for either Tuesday, Sept. 29 or Wednesday, Sept. 30. A potential Game 3 would return to Minneapolis on Thursday, Oct. 1 or Friday, Oct. 2.
Ticket prices
Tickets for Game 1 in Minnesota start at $68, while tickets for Game 2 in New York begin at $56. Prices and availability may change, so fans are encouraged to purchase early.
How to buy
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What to expect
The best‑of‑three format means each game carries extra weight. With both teams boasting elite talent, the series promises exciting basketball and a chance for the Lynx to capitalize on home‑court advantage in the opening matchup.
Original reporting: Las Cruces Sun News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
