WNBA teams start Commissioner's Cup play this week with new in-season tourney format

In the past, teams would play a home and home set against each team in their conference. The championship game will be played on June 25 at the home of the team with the best overall record in the tournament. New York beat Las Vegas for the in-season tourney title last season. Both those teams have a difficult road in front of them to get back to the championship game as they have to play the five games in a span of eight days.