WNBA standings are a constantly evolving reflection of team performance throughout the regular season. They rank teams within each conference (Eastern and Western) based primarily on their win-loss record. Teams with more wins rank higher, with tie-breakers applied based on head-to-head record, conference record, and other factors. These standings determine playoff seeding, with the top teams from each conference advancing to compete for the WNBA Championship. Following the regular season, the teams with the best records advance to the playoffs and compete for the WNBA championship.