And that’s a wrap on regular season home games for the Las Vegas Aces. With only one more away game for the team, it’s time to get that playoff energy going.
On Tuesday night during the last home game of the 2026 WNBA season, the Aces celebrated Fan Appreciation Night. The themed night is held each season and serves to celebrate the fans with discounts at in-arena retail locations, in-game giveaways, and contests. The first 7,500 fans through the doors received an Aces-branded bracelet. The Aces are also offering a Hello Kitty ticket package where fans will receive an exclusive Aces x Hello Kitty plush charm.
The Aces battled the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday night in “The House” for their last 2026 regular season home game.
The Aces Beat The Sparks 89-79
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Four-time MVP A’ja Wilson led the Aces to victory with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Chelsea Gray added 17 points, Jackie Young and Stephanie Talbot both scored 14 points.
According to the AP, the Aces clinched at least a No. 3 playoff seed after this game. They get home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. If the standings stay as they currently are, the Aces will be playing the No. 6 seed Washington Mystics in the best-of-three series. The playoffs begin on Sunday, Sept. 27.
Another Sold Out Home Game For The Aces
Tuesday night’s game in Vegas was the Aces 68th consecutive sold out crowd. It also marked the third straight regular season in which the Aces have had a sold-out crowd every home game at Michelob ULTRA Arena.
“We want to thank our incredible fans, season ticket holders and everyone who has walked through our doors on game day to reach our 68th consecutive sellout in Michelob ULTRA Arena for a historic third straight season with a packed house,” Aces President and General Manager Nikki Fargas said, according to a press release sent to The Blast. “‘The House’ has become one of the most special environments in sports. It’s where we’ve raised three championship banners, celebrated unforgettable milestones and created history together. This achievement is for our fans. None of this would be possible without their unwavering support, and they continue to show up and show out every night. For that, we cannot thank them enough.”
Matt Delsen, Aces COO and CFO, added, “Reaching 68 consecutive sellouts the past three-plus seasons is no small feat, and this accomplishment would not be possible without all of our hard-working, driven staff who make up the team behind the team. Everyone works tirelessly behind the scenes every day to grow our fan base to help turn Michelob ULTRA Arena into an elite sports destination. This milestone is a testament to their work, and without their dedication and relentless efforts, we would not be celebrating this success today.”
A’ja Wilson And Jackie Young Both Hit Major Milestones Recently
Records have been broken and new milestones reached recently for A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young.
Wilson eclipsed 1,000 points in a single season for the second time in her career during Sunday evening’s game. She’s the only player in league history to reach this milestone in multiple seasons.
Young has scored at least 20 points in all but one of her last 15 games. She scored a career high 35 points against Seattle Storm on September 17, which included a league record-tying 22-point first quarter.
After Tuesday night’s game, Young moved into the Top 50 for most wins in league history and “now ranks 7th in franchise history in double-doubles,” according to an Instagram post by the Aces. In another post by the team, they announced that “Jackie Young passes Kristi Toliver for 25th most assists of all-time.”
The Aces Celebrated Nneka Ogwumike Before The Start Of Tuesday’s Game
Just ahead of tipoff, the Aces took a moment to celebrate Los Angeles Sparks star Nneka Ogwumike.
“WNBA champion. WNBA MVP. 11x WNBA All-Star. Our Madam President. Thank you for all that you’ve done for the game of basketball and for women’s sports,” and Instagram post on the Aces page reads. “Congratulations @nneka on a legendary career and wishing you all the best in your retirement!”
Fans took to the comment section to leave well wishes and positive thoughts.
“I am glad that Madame President is getting her flowers, she is going to be missed,” one person wrote. Another said, “@nneka doesn’t have an official retirement tour, but I’m happy teams are showing her love and appreciation and giving her much deserved flowers.” And one other fan shared, “Class act Aces! Nice way to say goodbye to someone super important to the WNBA.”
What’s Next For The Las Vegas Aces?
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There’s only one more regular season game for the Aces. The team hits the road for a game against the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday, Sept. 24. And that’s a wrap on the regular season.
The playoffs begin on Sunday, Sept. 27. Teams battling it out for the championship – Minnesota Lynx, Golden State Valkyries, Atlanta Dream, Indiana Fever, New York Liberty, Washington Mystics, Dallas Wings, and of course, the Las Vegas Aces.
The Aces have clinched a playoff spot for the eighth consecutive year. Over the recent seven playoff runs, the team was crowned World Champions three times (2022, 2023, 2025). They advanced to the 2020 WNBA Finals and trio of WNBA Semifinals in 2019, 2021, and 2024.
Could there be a fourth Championship title loading? Let’s go, Aces!
