# WNBA Playoffs Set as Regular Season Resumes

> Minnesota Lynx face Dallas Wings in first round.
- Title: WNBA Playoffs Set as Regular Season Resumes | Shortify
- Summary: Minnesota Lynx face Dallas Wings in first round. Minnesota Lynx (31-9) likely top seed will face Dallas Wings in first round after regular season resumes.
- Keywords: minnesota lynx, dallas wings, wnba, playoffs, regular season, seeding, fiba women's world cup, sports, Set, Regular, Season, Resumes
- Source: Women's Fastbreak On SI — https://si.com/onsi/womens-fastbreak/news/where-wnba-playoff-matchups-stand-as-regular-season-resumes
- Published: 2026-09-16T12:00:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: minnesota lynx, dallas wings, wnba, playoffs, regular season, seeding, fiba women's world cup, sports
## WNBA Regular Season Resumes
The WNBA regular season resumes on Thursday after a three-week break for the FIBA Women's World Cup.
## Postseason Teams Secured
Eight teams are locked into the postseason with four regular-season games remaining.
## Minnesota Lynx vs Dallas Wings
Minnesota Lynx (31-9) will likely face Dallas Wings (26-14) in first round.
## Lynx Top Seed
Minnesota Lynx are all but guaranteed top seed heading into postseason.
## Dallas Wings Challenge
Dallas Wings star guard Paige Bueckers is Minnesota native with offensive firepower.
## Golden State Valkyries vs Washington Mystics
Golden State Valkyries (29-11) face Washington Mystics (24-16) in first round.
## Valkyries Secure Seed
Golden State Valkyries hold two-game cushion over three seed.
## Las Vegas Aces vs New York Liberty
Las Vegas Aces (27-13) face New York Liberty (24-16) in first round.
## Aces and Liberty History
New York won season series against Las Vegas 2-1 in 2023 WNBA Finals.
## Atlanta Dream vs Indiana Fever
Atlanta Dream (26-14) face Indiana Fever (26-14) with tiebreaker advantage.
## Key takeaway

Minnesota Lynx (31-9) likely top seed will face Dallas Wings in first round after regular season resumes.