The WNBA is set for its biggest season yet. With a record number of nationally televised games and two new expansion teams, the league has never been bigger and never had a larger stage to show off the world class players and competition on the court every night.
All of that attention brings even more excitement to the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup. The Commissioner’s Cup is a league-wide, in-season tournament with a cash prize and trophy. It brings instant stakes to the regular season and gives teams a taste of the intensity that awaits them in the WNBA Playoffs.
Will we see the defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces add another cup to the collection? With Caitlin Clark back in action, will the Fever be the first repeat Commissioner’s Cup champions? Is Paige Bueckers and the new-look Wings ready to show out in their first marquee action?
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How to Watch the 2026 Commissioner’s Cup
Because Commissioner’s Cup games are part of the regular season, the games will air on a variety of broadcast partners. These are the channels and services you need to stream the whole in-season tournament:
- ABC – Find your local ABC network
- CBS – Find your local CBS network
- ESPN – Ch. 206
- ION TV – Ch. 305
- NBA TV – Ch. 216
- NBC Sports / Peacock
- Prime Video
- USA Network – Ch. 242
Full 2026 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Schedule
Every team will get a chance to qualify for the Commissioner’s Cup final with their regular season performance from June 1 – 17. The final will be held between the two best record holders (one from each conference) over that time frame will compete in the Commissioner’s Cup final.
Here’s the full Commissioner’s Cup schedule, include when and where to catch games.
| Date | Time (EDT) | Matchup | TV |
| Mon, Jun 1 | 8:00 p.m. | Seattle Storm vs. Dallas Wings | USA Network |
| Mon, Jun 1 | 10:00 p.m. | Minnesota Lynx vs. Phoenix Mercury | Peacock/NBC Sports |
| Tue, Jun 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Connecticut Sun vs. Atlanta Dream | Local |
| Tue, Jun 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Chicago Sky vs. Washington Mystics | Local |
| Tue, Jun 2 | 10:00 p.m. | Portland Fire vs. Golden State Valkyries | Local |
| Tue, Jun 2 | 10:00 p.m. | Las Vegas Aces vs. Los Angeles Sparks | Local |
| Wed, Jun 3 | 8:00 p.m. | Toronto Tempo vs. New York Liberty | USA Network |
| Wed, Jun 3 | 10:00 p.m. | Phoenix Mercury vs. Seattle Storm | USA Network |
| Thu, Jun 4 | 7:00 p.m. | Atlanta Dream vs. Indiana Fever | Amazon Prime Video |
| Thu, Jun 4 | 9:00 p.m. | Golden State Valkyries vs. Minnesota Lynx | Amazon Prime Video |
| Fri, Jun 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Connecticut Sun vs. Chicago Sky | ION |
| Fri, Jun 5 | 10:00 p.m. | Dallas Wings vs. Los Angeles Sparks | ION |
| Fri, Jun 5 | 10:00 p.m. | Phoenix Mercury vs. Portland Fire | ION |
| Sat, Jun 6 | 1:00 p.m. | Seattle Storm vs. Minnesota Lynx | ABC |
| Sat, Jun 6 | 3:00 p.m. | Golden State Valkyries vs. Las Vegas Aces | ABC |
| Sat, Jun 6 | 6:00 p.m. | Washington Mystics vs. Atlanta Dream | Local |
| Sat, Jun 6 | 8:00 p.m. | Indiana Fever vs. New York Liberty | CBS/Paramount+ |
| Sun, Jun 7 | 3:00 p.m. | Chicago Sky vs. Toronto Tempo | Local |
| Sun, Jun 7 | 7:00 p.m. | Portland Fire vs. Los Angeles Sparks | NBA TV |
| Mon, Jun 8 | 7:00 p.m. | New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun | Local |
| Mon, Jun 8 | 7:00 p.m. | Indiana Fever vs. Washington Mystics | Peacock/NBC Sports |
| Mon, Jun 8 | 10:00 p.m. | Seattle Storm vs. Las Vegas Aces | USA Network |
| Tue, Jun 9 | 7:00 p.m. | Atlanta Dream vs. Chicago Sky | ESPN |
| Tue, Jun 9 | 8:00 p.m. | Dallas Wings vs. Minnesota Lynx | Local |
| Tue, Jun 9 | 10:00 p.m. | Phoenix Mercury vs. Golden State Valkyries | Local |
| Wed, Jun 10 | 7:00 p.m. | Connecticut Sun vs. Toronto Tempo | Local |
| Wed, Jun 10 | 10:00 p.m. | Los Angeles Sparks vs. Seattle Storm | USA Network |
| Thu, Jun 11 | 7:00 p.m. | Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever | Amazon Prime Video |
| Thu, Jun 11 | 7:30 p.m. | New York Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream | Local |
| Thu, Jun 11 | 9:00 p.m. | Phoenix Mercury vs. Dallas Wings | Amazon Prime Video |
| Thu, Jun 11 | 10:00 p.m. | Las Vegas Aces vs. Portland Fire | Local |
| Fri, Jun 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Toronto Tempo vs. Washington Mystics | ION |
| Fri, Jun 12 | 10:00 p.m. | Golden State Valkyries vs. Seattle Storm | ION |
| Sat, Jun 13 | 6:00 p.m. | Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun | Peacock/NBC Sports |
| Sat, Jun 13 | 8:00 p.m. | Minnesota Lynx vs. Las Vegas Aces | CBS/Paramount+ |
| Sat, Jun 13 | 8:30 p.m. | Dallas Wings vs. Portland Fire | Local |
| Sat, Jun 13 | 10:00 p.m. | Los Angeles Sparks vs. Phoenix Mercury | Local |
| Sun, Jun 14 | 3:00 p.m. | Washington Mystics vs. New York Liberty | NBA TV |
| Sun, Jun 14 | 3:00 p.m. | Atlanta Dream vs. Toronto Tempo | Local |
| Mon, Jun 15 | 8:00 p.m. | Las Vegas Aces vs. Dallas Wings | USA Network |
| Mon, Jun 15 | 8:00 p.m. | Portland Fire vs. Minnesota Lynx | Local |
| Mon, Jun 15 | 10:00 p.m. | Los Angeles Sparks vs. Golden State Valkyries | Peacock/NBC Sports |
| Tue, Jun 16 | 7:00 p.m. | Toronto Tempo vs. Indiana Fever | USA Network |
| Wed, Jun 17 | 7:00 p.m. | Washington Mystics vs. Connecticut Sun | Local |
| Wed, Jun 17 | 8:00 p.m. | New York Liberty vs. Chicago Sky | USA Network |
| Wed, Jun 17 | 10:00 p.m. | Dallas Wings vs. Golden State Valkyries | Local |
| Wed, Jun 17 | 10:00 p.m. | Minnesota Lynx vs. Los Angeles Sparks | Local |
| Wed, Jun 17 | 10:00 p.m. | Las Vegas Aces vs. Phoenix Mercury | USA Network |
| Wed, Jun 17 | 10:00 p.m. | Seattle Storm vs. Portland Fire | Local |
| Tues, Jun 30 | Commissioner’s Cup Final Teams TBD | TBD |
Who Won Last Year’s Commissioner’s Cup Trophy?
The Indiana Fever defeated the Minnesota Lynx to take home their first Commissioner’s Cup Trophy. Natasha Howard was named Cup MVP.
Commissioner’s Cup Champions
In five seasons of play, the Commissioner’s Cup has earned a reputation for high-quality competitive play. Each year has featured WNBA Finals favorites and some of the best players in the league.
| Year | Matchup | Result | Cup MVP |
| 2021 | Seattle Storm def. Connecticut Sun | 79-57 | Breanna Stewart |
| 2022 | Las Vegas Aces def. Chicago Sky | 93-83 | Chelsea Gray |
| 2023 | New York Liberty def. Las Vegas Aces | 82-63 | Jonquel Jones |
| 2024 | Minnesota Lynx def. New York Liberty | 94-89 | Napheesa Collier |
| 2025 | Indiana Fever def. Minnesota Lynx | 74-59 | Natasha Howard |
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