Last Updated on October 5, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
The 2016 WNBA season was the twentieth season in league history and featured 12 teams competing across the Eastern and Western Conferences. The Los Angeles Sparks finished with the league’s best regular-season record at 26-8 and went on to capture their third WNBA championship, defeating the Minnesota Lynx in a memorable five-game WNBA Finals series. The season showcased a rivalry between two of the league’s premier teams and highlighted the effectiveness of the WNBA’s playoff format, which rewarded regular-season success while producing one of the most competitive championship races in league history.
Below are the complete 2016 WNBA standings, including team records, winning percentages, head coaches, and playoff results.
Eastern Conference Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | HEAD COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty | 34 | 21 | 13 | .618 | — | Bill Laimbeer | Lost WNBA 2nd Rd |
| Chicago Sky | 34 | 18 | 16 | .529 | 3.0 | Pokey Chatman | Lost WNBA Semis |
| Atlanta Dream | 34 | 17 | 17 | .500 | 4.0 | Michael Cooper | Lost WNBA 2nd Rd |
| Indiana Fever | 34 | 17 | 17 | .500 | 4.0 | Stephanie White | Lost WNBA 1st Rd |
| Connecticut Sun | 34 | 14 | 20 | .412 | 7.0 | Curt Miller | Missed Playoffs |
| Washington Mystics | 34 | 13 | 21 | .382 | 8.0 | Mike Thibault | Missed Playoffs |
Western Conference Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | HEAD COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 34 | 28 | 6 | .824 | — | Cheryl Reeve | Lost WNBA Finals |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 34 | 26 | 8 | .765 | 2.0 | Brian Agler | WNBA Champions |
| Phoenix Mercury | 34 | 16 | 18 | .471 | 12.0 | Sandy Brondello | Lost WNBA Semis |
| Seattle Storm | 34 | 16 | 18 | .471 | 12.0 | Jenny Boucek | Lost WNBA 1st Rd |
| Dallas Wings | 34 | 11 | 23 | .324 | 17.0 | Fred Williams | Missed Playoffs |
| San Antonio Stars | 34 | 7 | 27 | .206 | 21.0 | Dan Hughes | Missed Playoffs |