WNBAWesternern ConferenceEst. 19994 championships
The Minnesota Lynx are the most successful WNBA team of the 2010s, winning four championships in seven years (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017) under head coach Cheryl Reeve — who remains at the helm today. Reeve is widely considered the greatest coach in WNBA history. The Lynx play at Target Center, home to the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves, giving them one of the largest arenas in the league. Napheesa Collier, the franchise's current superstar, is a two-time All-Star and Defensive Player of the Year candidate who co-founded Unrivaled, an off-season women's basketball league. The Lynx dynasty featured iconic players including Maya Moore, Seimone Augustus, Lindsay Whalen and Sylvia Fowles — four women who are either in or headed to the Hall of Fame. Minnesota's fanbase is among the most knowledgeable and loyal in the WNBA, supporting the team through dynasty years and rebuilding phases alike.
The Minnesota Lynx play all home games at Target Center in Minnesota, Minnesota. The venue seats 19,356 fans and hosts WNBA games from May through September each season.
The Minnesota Lynx are led by head coach Cheryl Reeve, who is responsible for game strategy, player development, and roster management.
Napheesa Collier is the standout player for the Minnesota Lynx in the 2026 WNBA season, driving the team's performance and fan interest at Target Center.
The Minnesota Lynx's most intense rivalries are with the Las Vegas Aces, Seattle Storm — matchups that consistently draw large crowds and high TV ratings.
The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) is the world's premier professional women's basketball league, founded in 1996. The 2026 season is one of the most-watched in WNBA history, with record attendance, TV viewership and global star power driving unprecedented growth. The league features teams across the United States and Canada, competing from May through September with playoffs culminating in the WNBA Finals.