Las Vegas Aces Secure Their Third WNBA Title
The Las Vegas Aces, led by A’ja Wilson, solidified their dominance in the WNBA by securing their third championship in four seasons, culminating in a sweep over the Phoenix Mercury in the 2025 Finals.
Experts are already anticipating the 2026 season and evaluating the teams with the greatest chances of lifting the trophy.Favorites for the 2026 Season
The Minnesota Lynx are shaping up as favorites to win the WNBA title in 2026, with attractive odds.
The team led by Napheesa Collier is also considered a strong contender by other betting houses, although with different odds.
However, not all major sportsbooks see Minnesota, which fell to Phoenix in the 2025 semifinals, as the next champion.
Las Vegas Aces are positioned as favorites in some betting houses for the 2026 title.
The Indiana Fever are also among the teams with the highest chances, tied with the Aces in some betting houses.
Despite key injuries to Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham, among others, the Fever managed a surprising run to the WNBA semifinals.
The New York Liberty, WNBA champions in 2024, are also considered contenders, although the odds vary considerably depending on the sportsbook.
The Phoenix Mercury, runners-up this season, are also on the list of favorites, with odds that vary widely.
The highest probabilities correspond to the expansion teams Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo, indicating a challenge for both in their inaugural WNBA season.
The Golden State Valkyries proved that there is value in betting on expansion teams.
