Unrivaled playoffs 2026: Schedule, teams, stats to know

played at Barclays Center in New York. The move comes after Unrivaled played two games in Philadelphia in January, which set the record for the most attended regular-season professional women’s basketball game, selling out the 21,490 seats at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Here’s everything you need to know about the six teams vying for Unrivaled’s 2026 title, and how each matchup sets up.

What to know about every playoff team

(1) Phantom (11-3)

The Phantom are the hottest team heading into the postseason. They have won seven consecutive games, which matches the second-longest winning streak in Unrivaled’s two-year history. It’s a complete shift from a year ago, when they failed to make the playoffs after finishing with the worst regular-season record in 2025. But with nearly an entirely new group — led by first-time Unrivaled player Kelsey Plum — the Phantom have led the standings all season.

Their mix of veteran and younger players has provided a balanced offensive attack, with four players averaging double-figure scoring. Plum leads the group with 22.6 points per game in the regular season, which is the third-best scoring mark in the league. Aliyah Boston’s numbers dipped slightly at the end of the regular season, but she was one of just two players averaging 20 points and 10 rebounds per game most of the way; she also leads the league in blocks (2.1 per game).

The Phantom’s defense has been their biggest asset; they give up 66.5 points per game, the second fewest in the league. Last year, they gave up the most points.

Breanna Stewart, Allisha Gray and Arike Ogunbowale — and they appear to be peaking at the right time, putting together balanced scoring performances that could be crucial in the postseason.

In the regular season, the team ranked first in scoring with 77.7 points per game, and the Mist also lead Unrivaled in offensive rebounds (9.1 per game), rebounds (34.8) and steals (5.9). Last week, they set the record for most points scored in an Unrivaled game, putting up 95 against the Breeze. They are also the only team to score 90 points in three straight games, on Feb. 9, Feb. 21 and Monday.

Gray, who was ill and sat out Friday’s regular-season finale, is averaging 21.8 points and made it to the championship game of the one-on-one tournament. Stewart is right behind her, putting up 21.4 points.

Alyssa Thomas and Jackie Young arrived in Miami fresh off WNBA Finals appearances. After missing the majority of Unrivaled’s inaugural season, they have stayed healthy, but it’s Brittney Sykes who has led the Laces to the No. 3 seed. She leads the team in scoring with 20.3 points per game, while Young is averaging 16.6 points and Thomas 11.0.

The Laces went on a five-game win streak early in the season and have dropped consecutive games only once — on Feb. 20 against the Phantom and Monday against the Rose. But in the postseason, they’ll need to rediscover their early-season dominance.

Chelsea Gray and recently returned Angel Reese, they could be peaking at just the right time.

Gray has been the best player in the league all season, averaging 24.2 points (second in the league) and 6.3 assists (first). She won this season’s one-on-one tournament and tied the record for most 3-pointers made in a game with 10 in the Rose’s playoff-clinching victory last week.

And now, Gray is reunited with Reese, who rejoined Unrivaled on Feb. 20 after initially not returning for a second season. Having Reese back gives the Rose a much-needed presence inside. She has played in just three games, but Reese is already averaging 10.3 rebounds, which ranks third in the league.

«It feels really good to be back,» Reese said. «Being in a healthy environment where the fans just love basketball feels really good. I’m happy to be here. Unrivaled has done a great job being able to bring out fans that really support each player.»

Paige Bueckers, Dominique Malonga, Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson has lived up to the expectations. With an identity built around defense, the Breeze lead the league in blocks (3.6 per game) and rank first in rebounds (34.9).

Bueckers’ game has translated beautifully to the condensed 3-on-3 game. She’s fourth in the league in scoring and second assists, averaging 22.1 points and 5.5 assists heading into Friday.

«She’s a savant in a lot of ways,» Breeze coach Noelle Quinn said after her team clinched a playoff spot. «Championships are fleeting, but impact and connection last. She understands that at a young age. She’s one-of-one, and she makes this team go.»

The key for the Breeze in the postseason will be finding a consistent secondary scorer behind Bueckers, especially as they face more dangerous offenses.

Rae Burrell. But like so many of their other strong showings throughout the season, the Vinyl had a balanced attack.

Rhyne Howard, Brittney Griner and Erica Wheeler played crucial roles in that win, and when the Vinyl can get multiple players involved, they are at their best. Dearica Hamby and Howard have been the team’s leading scorers this season, averaging 17.1 and 16.3 points, respectively. Hamby also ranks eighth in rebounding (8.1 per game).

Inconsistencies have been an issue for the Vinyl. They never lost more than three in a row but also never won more than two straight. In a win-or-go-home format for the postseason, they will have to figure out how to break this pattern.

«There are going to be ups and downs,» Burrell said. «I feel like as a team, we’ve been persistent. … We have been looking toward what’s next, what game is next. We’re continuing to grow as a team and just staying together.»

Naz Hillmon. All together they make it difficult for opponents’ shots to fall.

(5) Breeze at (4) Rose

Saturday, 9:45 p.m. ET, truTV (Sephora Arena, Miami)

Matchup to watch: This game is riddled with elite matchups, both in the paint and on the perimeter. But the two players to keep the closest eye on are Chelsea Gray and Paige Bueckers. Gray and Bueckers have been two of the hottest offensive players of the league, finishing second and fourth in scoring, respectively. They also finished 1-2 in assists — Gray with 6.1 and Bueckers with 5.5 — marking a battle between the «Point Gawd,» one of the best point guards in women’s basketball history, and a former No. 1 pick and one of the WNBA’s most talented up-and-coming young stars.

Stat to know: The Rose shoot a league-high 37.9% from beyond the 3-point line, but they also allow their opponents to shoot 38.9%, which is the highest mark for opponent 3-point shooting. The Breeze are the worst 3-point shooting team in the league (and attempt the fewest shots). Will the Breeze try to reverse and that trend and make shooting a bigger emphasis against the Rose’s inferior perimeter defense — and elite rim protection — or will they rely on the height they have down low in Dominique Malonga, Rickea Jackson and Cameron Brink?