For the first time in its six-year history, the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup will crown a repeat champion. The fitting finale tethers two era-defining teams, the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty, on Tuesday night. Winner lifts a gold-plated trophy and splits $500,000 between its players.There’s a pure symmetry and deep pull to this matchup. Las Vegas, the 2025 WNBA Finals victor, has a decorated big three of A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young. New York, the 2024 league champ, matches with Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu.Ahead of the in-season tournament closer, let’s take a look at this growing rivalry and catch up on the recent history.How to watch Las Vegas Aces at New York Liberty in the 2026 Commissioner’s Cup final
Venue: Barclays Center — Brooklyn, N.Y.
Date: Tuesday, June 30
Time: 7 p.m. ET
TV, streaming: Prime Video
