A Guide to the WNBA Playoffs in Minneapolis

The Minnesota Lynx have made it back to the WNBA Playoffs! Minneapolis is alive with excitement and there's plenty to keep you busy before, during, and after the action at Target Center. Whether or not you have tickets to the game, make your way over to Minneapolis so you don't miss out on all the fun!

First Round (vs. Golden State Valkyries)

Game 1 - Lynx 101, Valkyries 72

Date: Sunday, September 14
Time: 12 p.m.
Location: Target Center, Minneapolis

Game 2 - Lynx 75, Valkyries 74

Date: Wednesday, September 17
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: SAP Center, San Jose

Semifinals (vs. Phoenix Mercury)

Game 1 - Lynx 82, Mercury 69

Date: Sunday, September 21
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Target Center, Minneapolis

Game 2 - Mercury 89, Lynx 83 (OT)

Date: Tuesday, September 23
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Target Center, Minneapolis

Game 3 - Mercury 84, Lynx 76

Date: Friday, September 26
Time: 8:30 p.m. CT
Location: PHX Arena, Phoenix

Game 4 - Mercury 86, Lynx 81

Date: Sunday, Sept. 28
Time: 12 p.m. CT
Location: PHX Arena, Phoenix

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Food & Drink

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Getting Around

Minneapolis Light Rail & Bus Information Minneapolis Light Rail & Bus Information Metro Transit operates one of the largest public transportation systems in the country.

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Please note: Metro Transit’s Blue Line and downtown Minneapolis Stations will be closed September 22–October 4, with replacement bus service available. See the rider guide for details on how to get around.