WNBA Pace Stats Today
2026 season, 347 games played, box scores through Oct 10, 6:00 AM CT
The league average is 81.7 possessions per 40 minutes. The fastest team by pace rating is the Chicago Sky at 84.0, and the slowest is the Golden State Valkyries at 77.2.
Today's games: projected pace
WNBA team pace rankings
| Rank | Team | Pace rating | vs Lg | GP | Season pace | Last 10 | Last 5 | Last season | Playoff pace | Off rtg | Def rtg | Net rtg | Game pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Chicago Sky | 84.0 | +2.2 | 44 | 84.4 | 85.0 | 85.0 | 79.1 | - | 102.4 | 106.7 | -4.3 | 177.4 |
| 2 |  Los Angeles Sparks | 83.5 | +1.8 | 44 | 83.8 | 83.5 | 84.9 | 81.4 | - | 103.8 | 108.6 | -4.8 | 178.4 |
| 3 |  Seattle Storm | 83.4 | +1.7 | 44 | 83.0 | 85.0 | 83.7 | 80.2 | - | 98.6 | 107.0 | -8.3 | 171.1 |
| 4 |  Indiana Fever | 83.2 | +1.4 | 47 | 83.6 | 83.2 | 83.0 | 80.4 | 83.3 | 113.0 | 107.3 | +5.7 | 186.2 |
| 5 |  Atlanta Dream | 82.1 | +0.4 | 49 | 82.9 | 81.7 | 80.4 | 78.6 | 80.4 | 108.8 | 102.1 | +6.7 | 175.8 |
| 6 |  Connecticut Sun | 81.9 | +0.2 | 44 | 81.8 | 82.3 | 81.3 | 79.3 | - | 95.8 | 107.7 | -11.8 | 166.9 |
| 7 |  Phoenix Mercury | 81.9 | +0.2 | 44 | 81.3 | 82.6 | 82.1 | 80.5 | - | 103.2 | 107.7 | -4.5 | 172.0 |
| 8 |  Toronto Tempo | 81.8 | +0.1 | 44 | 82.2 | 81.3 | 82.0 | - | - | 103.8 | 114.5 | -10.6 | 180.0 |
| 9 |  Las Vegas Aces | 81.2 | -0.5 | 51 | 81.4 | 80.5 | 77.6 | 79.8 | 79.2 | 111.0 | 104.0 | +7.0 | 176.3 |
| 10 |  New York Liberty | 81.2 | -0.6 | 50 | 81.2 | 80.6 | 78.6 | 80.1 | 78.3 | 109.6 | 105.3 | +4.3 | 175.7 |
| 11 |  Minnesota Lynx | 81.0 | -0.7 | 46 | 81.8 | 80.0 | 80.5 | 78.8 | 77.6 | 110.5 | 102.3 | +8.2 | 174.0 |
| 12 |  Dallas Wings | 80.9 | -0.8 | 47 | 80.7 | 80.1 | 78.0 | 81.4 | 75.9 | 109.6 | 105.6 | +4.0 | 175.0 |
| 13 |  Washington Mystics | 80.9 | -0.8 | 46 | 80.0 | 81.8 | 81.4 | 79.1 | 82.3 | 103.5 | 101.7 | +1.7 | 166.8 |
| 14 |  Portland Fire | 80.8 | -0.9 | 44 | 81.2 | 79.7 | 78.6 | - | - | 104.7 | 110.7 | -6.0 | 177.3 |
| 15 |  Golden State Valkyries | 77.2 | -4.5 | 50 | 76.9 | 75.6 | 74.4 | 77.2 | 74.7 | 106.7 | 97.7 | +9.0 | 158.4 |
League average: 81.7 possessions per 40 minutes, 174.0 combined points per game. Pace rating = half season, half last 10 games. Up in pace = 2 or more possessions above the league average. Slow = 2 or more below.
What WNBA pace measures
Pace is the number of possessions a team uses in 40 minutes. More possessions mean more shots, rebounds, assists and fantasy points for every player in the game, so pace is one of the first filters for a WNBA DFS slate, a player prop or a game total.
We count possessions from the box score: field goal attempts, minus offensive rebounds, plus turnovers, plus 0.44 times free throw attempts. We average both teams and scale each game to 40 minutes, so an overtime game does not make a team look faster than it is.
How the projected pace is built
Each team gets a pace rating from its season average and its last 10 games, half and half. A game's projection starts at the league average and adds how far each team is above or below it. Early in the season, when a team has few games, its rating leans on last season's pace, pulled 40 percent back to the league average. An expansion team starts at the league average.
We tested the method game by game from mid June 2025 through the 2026 playoffs, 588 games, without letting it see the games it graded. It missed by 3.04 possessions on average, against 3.38 for a plain league average guess. Games it projected in the top fifth played 1.8 possessions above the league average, and games in the bottom fifth played 3.5 below it.
How to use pace for WNBA DFS and betting
Start with the Up in pace games for game stacks and for value plays who need volume. A Slow game with a high total is a game where the points come from efficient offense, not extra possessions, so lean on the stars over the role players. A fast projection with a low total is a game the market may be underrating for volume.
Pace is a team stat, so check it against minutes. Use the WNBA rotations tracker and the injury report to see who gets the extra possessions when a starter sits.
Frequently asked questions
Which WNBA team plays the fastest?
The team ranked first in the team table, by its pace rating. It updates every day of the season.
What is the average WNBA pace?
About 82 possessions per 40 minutes in the 2026 season, up from about 80 in 2025. The current league number shows under the team table.
Does the pace include overtime or the playoffs?
Overtime is removed by scaling every game to 40 minutes. Playoff games count toward the season and recent numbers, and the team table shows playoff pace on its own. The All-Star game is left out.
When does the pace update?
Every hour on game days, after new box scores and line moves.
Is this tool free?
Yes, with no account.