Current holder · 1st reign
Portland Fire
Took the belt from Golden State Valkyries, 90–82, on September 22, 2026. Their season is over, so the belt sits out the postseason and opens next season with them.
7Days held
0Defenses
1Reigns all-time
Last belt game
Full recap →The Portland Fire claimed the WNBA lineal championship belt with a thrilling 90-82 overtime victory over the Golden State Valkyries at Moda Center. After Golden State dominated the first quarter 24-10, Portland clawed back with a 27-point second quarter to take control. The teams battled through a tight regulation that ended tied at 77, before Portland outscored the Valkyries 13-5 in the extra period to secure the belt.
Chain of custody
All 506 reigns →- Portland FireBeat Golden State Valkyries 90–82Sep 22, 2026 –Holding
- Golden State ValkyriesBeat Minnesota Lynx 80–66Aug 24 – Sep 22, 202629 days · 5 def.
- Minnesota LynxBeat Las Vegas Aces 92–87Aug 15 – Aug 24, 20269 days · 2 def.
- Las Vegas AcesBeat Washington Mystics 86–76Aug 11 – Aug 15, 20264 days · 1 def.
- Washington MysticsBeat Atlanta Dream 79–74Aug 7 – Aug 11, 20264 days · 1 def.
- Atlanta DreamBeat Phoenix Mercury 96–82Aug 5 – Aug 7, 20262 days · 0 def.
- Phoenix MercuryBeat Chicago Sky 106–101Aug 3 – Aug 5, 20262 days · 0 def.
- Chicago SkyBeat Las Vegas Aces 84–83Aug 1 – Aug 3, 20262 days · 0 def.
Records
Most days holding the belt
- 1. Las Vegas Aces1,599
- 2. Minnesota Lynx1,467
- 3. Seattle Storm1,165
- 4. Los Angeles Sparks1,016
- 5. Houston Comets989
Most defenses in one reign
- 1. Las Vegas Aces, 202516
- 2. Minnesota Lynx, 201114
- 3. Minnesota Lynx, 201513
- 4. Los Angeles Sparks, 200011
- 5. Las Vegas Aces, 202310
Most reigns
- 1. Minnesota Lynx49
- 2. Las Vegas Aces47
- 3. Phoenix Mercury45
- 4. Los Angeles Sparks42
- 5. Connecticut Sun42
Where it started · June 21, 1997
New York Liberty 67–57 Los Angeles Sparks. The first WNBA game on record, and the first reign of 506 reigns.