WNBA Power Rankings: Aces open 2026 season at No. 1, with Liberty, Fever and more threatening

The Las Vegas Aces enter the 2026 WNBA season ranked No. 1 in CBS Sports' preseason power rankings. The New York Liberty, Indiana Fever, and other franchises are identified as top challengers threatening the Aces' standing. The WNBA season opens on a Friday, with teams assessed as having varying levels of competitive strength heading into the new campaign.