No. 1 Minnesota Lynx vs No. 8 New York Liberty, how to get WNBA playoff tickets

There is only one night left in the 2026 WNBA regular season, but three of the four first round playoff matchups are still to be decided. In fact, the only matchup we know at this point is that the No. 1 Minnesota Lynx will take on the No. 8 New York Liberty in a blockbuster first-round series, a re

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There is only one night left in the 2026 WNBA regular season, but three of the four first round playoff matchups are still to be decided.

In fact, the only matchup we know at this point is that the No. 1 Minnesota Lynx will take on the No. 8 New York Liberty in a blockbuster first-round series, a rematch of the 2024 WNBA Finals.

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The series will not be light on starpower, as Napheesa Collier, Olivia Miles, Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu should provide some playoff fireworks.

The first round is a best-of-three game series, increasing the importance of starting strong and getting a win in Game 1. Here is everything you need to know in order to shop Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty

WNBA playoff tickets.

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Minnesota Lynx vs. NY Liberty WNBA playoff schedule

While the full WNBA playoff schedule has not yet been announced, we know that Minnesota will host Game 1 of the series, while New York will host Game 2. Should there be a need for a decisive Game 3, the series will shift back to the Target Center in Minneapolis.

Game 1 will be played in Minnesota on Sunday, Sept. 27. Game 2 will either take place on Tuesday, Sept. 29 or Wednesday, Sept. 30, and if necessary Game 3 would be schedule for either Thursday, Oct. 1 or Friday Oct. 2.

Game 1: New York at Minnesota | Sunday, Sept. 27 at TBD time | Shop tickets
Game 2: Minnesota at New York | TBD | Shop tickets
Game 3*: New York at Minnesota | TBD | Shop tickets

Minnesota Lynx vs. NY Liberty WNBA playoff tickets

See the first round action in person with a ticket to the best matchup of the first round.

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Minnesota Lynx WNBA playoff tickets

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) dribbles the ball while Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull (10) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Minnesota will host Game 1 and a potential Game 3 of the first round series against New York. Here are ticket prices

Game 1 tickets starting at $68
Game 3* tickets starting at $130

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New York Liberty WNBA playoff tickets

New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) drives to the basket in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Dream at Barclays Center on Sept. 21, 2026 in Brooklyn, New York.

The Liberty are guaranteed at least one home game in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs, Game 2 in the first round series, which will take place on either Tuesday, Sept. 29 or Wednesday, Sept. 30.

Game 2 tickets start at $56

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