The 2026 WNBA Playoffs continue Sunday, October 4, with two games on the schedule as the WNBA Semifinals get underway.
Four teams remain in the hunt for the WNBA championship, with the New York Liberty visiting the Atlanta Dream before the Las Vegas Aces take on the Golden State Valkyries.
Here is everything you need to know about the WNBA games today, including start times and where to watch.
WNBA Games Today – Sunday, October 4, 2026
New York Liberty at Atlanta Dream
Game: New York Liberty at Atlanta Dream
Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM ET
TV: ABC
Round: WNBA Semifinals – Game 1
The Liberty and Dream open their best-of-five semifinal series Sunday afternoon in Atlanta.
New York enters the series looking to take an important road victory and immediately grab home-court momentum. Atlanta, meanwhile, will have an opportunity to protect its home floor and take a 1-0 series advantage.
With only three victories needed to advance to the WNBA Finals, Game 1 could set the tone for the entire series.
Las Vegas Aces at Golden State Valkyries
Game: Las Vegas Aces at Golden State Valkyries
Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM ET
TV: NBC and Peacock
Round: WNBA Semifinals – Game 1
The second WNBA playoff game of the day features the Las Vegas Aces visiting the Golden State Valkyries.
Las Vegas enters another postseason series with championship aspirations, while Golden State will look to continue its playoff run with a victory in front of its home crowd.
The matchup begins at 4:00 PM ET and will be nationally televised on NBC, with streaming available through Peacock.
What WNBA Games Are on Today?
There are two WNBA games scheduled for Sunday, October 4, 2026:
- New York Liberty at Atlanta Dream — 2:00 PM ET on ABC
- Las Vegas Aces at Golden State Valkyries — 4:00 PM ET on NBC/Peacock
Both contests are Game 1 of their respective best-of-five WNBA semifinal series.
How to Watch the WNBA Games Today
WNBA fans have national television options for both playoff games Sunday.
The Liberty vs. Dream matchup begins at 2:00 PM ET on ABC, while Aces vs. Valkyries follows at 4:00 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
Availability through streaming TV providers may vary by location and subscription package.
2026 WNBA Playoffs Continue
Sunday represents another major step toward determining the teams that will compete for the 2026 WNBA championship.
With the semifinal round using a best-of-five format, teams need three victories to advance to the WNBA Finals. That makes Sunday’s Game 1 matchups particularly important as Atlanta and Golden State attempt to capitalize on playing at home.
WNBA Games Today – October 4, 2026:
Liberty at Dream — 2:00 PM ET | ABC
Aces at Valkyries — 4:00 PM ET | NBC/Peacock