The WNBA Belt · story
The rivalries that decided the WNBA belt
The five pairs of franchises that have met most often with the belt on the line.
No two franchises have fought over the WNBA belt more often than these.
1. Minnesota Lynx vs. Phoenix Mercury
38 belt meetings between 2003 and 2026, 13 title changes. Belt series: Lynx 32, Mercury 6. Every meeting →
2. Los Angeles Sparks vs. Minnesota Lynx
37 belt meetings between 2000 and 2025, 22 title changes. Belt series: Sparks 21, Lynx 16. Every meeting →
3. Las Vegas Aces vs. Phoenix Mercury
28 belt meetings between 1997 and 2026, 9 title changes. Belt series: Aces 16, Mercury 12. Every meeting →
4. Connecticut Sun vs. Las Vegas Aces
25 belt meetings between 1999 and 2025, 12 title changes. Belt series: Sun 12, Aces 13. Every meeting →
5. Minnesota Lynx vs. Seattle Storm
25 belt meetings between 2007 and 2026, 13 title changes. Belt series: Lynx 17, Storm 8. Every meeting →