With the 2026 WNBA season back from break, I’ve updated my power rankings for all 15 teams in the league.
The Minnesota Lynx hold the top spot in my updated power rankings and the latest WNBA championship odds.
WNBA Power Rankings 2026
| RANK | TEAM |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lynx |
| 2 | Valkyries |
| 3 | Aces |
| 4 | Fever |
| 5 | Dream |
| 6 | Mystics |
| 7 | Liberty |
| 8 | Wings |
| 9 | Fire |
| 10 | Sky |
| 11 | Mercury |
| 12 | Sparks |
| 13 | Tempo |
| 14 | Sun |
| 15 | Storm |
Best WNBA Teams 2026
1. Minnesota Lynx
Napheesa Collier has returned, making the Lynx the obvious championship favorites at this point in the season.
2. Golden State Valkyries
The Valkyries have been the league’s best defensive team this year.
3. Las Vegas Aces
A’ja Wilson continues to trade as a huge favorite for a fifth MVP trophy in the latest WNBA MVP odds.
4. Indiana Fever
Caitlin Clark and Co. are starting to heat up, giving the Fever legitimate championship aspirations.
5. Atlanta Dream
The Dream have regressed a bit in Year 2 of the Karl Smesko era, but they remain a formidable threat.
6. Washington Mystics
Sonia Citron leads an exciting young core that has plenty of potential.
7. New York Liberty
The Liberty have underperformed as the preseason title favorites.
8. Dallas Wings
The Wings have a soft schedule to close the regular season, so don’t be surprised when they improve their positioning.
9. Portland Fire
This has been a promising first season for the Fire.
10. Chicago Sky
Remember, the Sky have to swap picks with the Mystics this year.
11. Phoenix Mercury
Kelsey Plum is out for the rest of the season, making the Mercury’s decision to trade for her even more confusing.
12. Los Angeles Sparks
The Sparks finally turned their attention to a rebuild after trading away Plum.
13. Toronto Tempo
Toronto plummeted down the ranks after a rough stretch in August.
14. Connecticut Sun
The Sun are taking a solid young core with them to Houston next year.
15. Seattle Storm
Seattle has two of the youngest WNBA players, Awa Fam and Dominique Malonga. This has certainly been a rebuild season.
Who is the Best WNBA Team this Season?
According to these power rankings, the Minnesota Lynx are the best WNBA team during the 2026 season.
Who is the Worst WNBA Team this Season?
The Seattle Storm are ranked No. 15 in the league according to these updated power rankings.
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