WNBA League Pass rankings: The 5 teams you must watch in 2026

The Mystics should be in contention for a playoff spot, as their talent is good enough to push for the postseason. One player to watch is Georgia Amoore, who is coming back from an ACL injury. She's a dynamic talent and could pull out an ankle-breaking move at any time.

3. The Expansion teams (Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo)

Expansion teams in any sport will have intrigue around them, and it's no different with these two teams. The Golden State Valkyries had a great first year and set pretty high expectations for any squad beginning their WNBA journey. The Portland Fire are led by sharpshooter Bridget Carleton, while the Toronto Tempo have Marina Mabrey.

Both teams have exciting young talent and it's always fun to see how different players develop. Toronto Tempo first-round pick Kiki Rice will get a ton of minutes, and head coach Sandy Brondello, who could be on her own revenge tour after parting ways with the New York Liberty.

2. Atlanta Dream

The Dream made the biggest splash of the offseason and traded for Angel Reese. Reese clearly didn't want to be in Chicago anymore, and Atlanta pounced at the chance to add her. She joins a team filled with talent that includes Rhyne Howard.

This team won't be in tank mode, so all their games will be worth tuning in to. It might be a must-watch team if they start losing because you never really know what will happen in an Angel Reese game.

1. Dallas Wings

The Dallas Wings have been terrible the last couple of years, and that's why they've been rewarded with the first overall pick in consecutive years. They now have Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd, who were teammates at UConn (and, of course, they had a relationship that was addressed after the draft)

The Wings re-signed Arike Ogunbowale and added Alanna Smith in free agency, so they should take a big jump this year.  They'll be led by head coach Jose Fernandez, who spent the last 25 years in college basketball, and it will be very interesting to see how he adjusts to WNBA basketball.  Expect intrigue for a team that should be a playoff contender.

Indiana Fever Disclaimer!

I know everyone is wondering where Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are on this list, but there's a very good explanation for this! EVERY SINGLE Fever game is on national television in the United States, so all of their games will be blacked out on League Pass.  Obviously, everyone wants to watch No. 22 shoot logo threes and Aliyah Boston score, but you'll have to wait to watch a replay on League Pass after the game!

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