How to watch the 2026 WNBA Playoffs tonight: Game schedule, where to stream and more

Here's how to tune in to the 2026 WNBA playoffs.

September 30, 2026 at 10:43 AM· 488 words

The WNBA Playoffs began Sunday with eight of the top teams in the league competing for the 2026 championship title. The Minnesota Lynx , Golden State Valkyries , Atlanta Dream , Indiana Fever , New York Liberty , Washington Mystics , Dallas Wings and last year's champs, the Las Vegas Aces , have all made it into the playoffs. Both the Mystics and the Wings return to the playoffs after two seasons without qualification. To watch this year's playoff tournament, you'll need a variety of channels, including ABC, ESPN, NBC, and USA, along with Prime Video.

Tonight, you can catch the Dream vs. Mystics at 7 p.m. ET and the Valkyries vs. Wings at 9 p.m. — both games will air on ESPN. Here's what you need to know about the complete WNBA playoff schedule and how to watch every game.

Streaming: DirecTV , YouTube TV , ESPN Unlimited, Prime Video, Peacock and more

First round playoff games begin on Sunday, Sept. 27. Semifinals are scheduled from October 4-14, and the finals are scheduled from Oct. 17-31 (if all seven games are necessary).

What teams are in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs?

What channels will the 2026 WNBA playoffs be on?

The WNBA playoffs will air across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, USA, and NBC. The WNBA finals will be on NBC and USA.

Where to watch the WNBA playoffs without cable:

If you want to watch every WNBA playoff game, you'll need a couple of services. Prime Video will be streaming three first round games, which means if you want to see them, you'll need to subscribe. The remaining games will be on ABC, NBC, ESPN, ESPN2, and USA, which you can watch with subscriptions to YouTube TV, DirecTV and Fubo. Games. onABC and ESPN will also stream on ESPN Unlimited, and all semifinal and final games on NBC and USA will also stream on Peacock.

It may sound complicated, but the complete schedule with how and where to watch every game is below.

Game 1: 2 p.m. New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx (ABC)

Game 1: 4 p.m. Indiana Fever vs. Las Vegas Aces (ABC)

Game 1: 7 p.m. Washington Mystics vs. Atlanta Dream (Prime Video)

Game 1: 9 p.m. Dallas Wings vs. Golden State Valkyries (USA)

Game 2: 6:30 p.m. Las Vegas Aces vs. Indiana Fever (Prime Video)

Game 2: 8:30 p.m. Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty (USA/CNBC)

Game 2: 7 p.m. Atlanta Dream vs. Washington Mystics (ESPN)

Game 2: 9 p.m. Golden State Valkyries vs. Dallas Wings (ESPN)

Game 3: 9 p.m. Indiana Fever vs. Las Vegas Aces (USA/CNBC)

Game 3*: Time TBD Dallas Wings vs. Golden State Valkyries (TBD)

Game 3* : Time TBD Washington Mystics vs. Atlanta Dream (TBD)