WNBA Power Rankings: Week of October 12, 2026

Atlanta Dream stays at No. 1 after sweeping New York Liberty in the semifinals. Our current playoff outlook has Atlanta Dream reaching the Finals. Indiana Fever made the week's biggest jump, climbing 1 spot to No. 4 after being eliminated by Las Vegas Aces in the first round. Las Vegas Aces took the week's biggest slide, falling 1 spot to No. 5 after being swept by Golden State Valkyries in the semifinals. Elsewhere, Minnesota Lynx stays at No. 8 after being swept by New York Liberty in the first round.