How to Watch WNBA Games

This article provides an overview of all of the options for watching the WNBA this season including the playoffs and the finals.

Where to Watch WNBA Games

For the 2024 season, here are the networks and channels that, between them, will be airing WNBA regular season and playoff games:

• ABC, ESPN, & ESPN2: The ESPN family of networks will air 25 games.
• CBS/Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network: The CBS family of networks is a secondary TV partner for the WNBA. CBS Sports Network is expected to broadcast 12 games and CBS/Paramount+ will air eight games.
• NBA TV: The NBA's official cable channel will carry 40 WNBA games.
• Regional Sports Networks: Some regional sports networks have deals to air WNBA games for teams based in their local markets. The WNBA hasn't released a full set of details yet.
• ION: Ion Television viewers can catch over 40 national, regional, or local games this season.
• WNBA League Pass: This streaming-only subscription service provides the full season of WNBA games for teams outside your local market. More on this option in the next few sections.

How to Watch the WNBA with Streaming Services

If you prefer to watch WNBA games via streaming, the list of channels and options from the first section is the place to start. Make sure that any streaming TV service you're considering includes some or all of those channels and you'll be ready for tipoff.

Among the streaming TV options that can deliver live TV from channels like ABC, ESPN, and CBS are DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV. Make sure to check that your particular subscription level includes the channels from the last section that you want to watch.

As mentioned above, WNBA League Pass is a great option for fans of the WNBA who don't want to miss a game. This streaming service delivers every out-of-your-local-market WNBA regular season game for $34.99 /year (or $12.99 /month). League Pass adds bonuses like multiple camera angles and a library of hundreds of games from 2015 to last season.

Lastly, Amazon Prime Video has streamed WNBA in the past and is set to do so again this season.

How to Stream the WNBA with WNBA League Pass

Intrigued by what WNBA League Pass offers? Here's how to sign up:

1. Go to the WNBA League Pass website and click or tap Subscribe Now. It doesn't matter which button you press; you'll decide on the plan later.

   

2. Select your favorite WNBA teams and then press Continue. Or, choose Skip. This will be used for preferences and alerts.

   

3. Create an account or, if you already have one, choose Sign In.

   

4. Accept the terms of use for the WNBA League Pass and set your marketing preferences, then click or tap Submit.

   

5. Select Subscribe Now under the subscription type you want. One is a yearly pass and the other is monthly.

   

6. Enter your payment information and complete the checkout process to confirm your WNBA League Pass subscription.
   

   

   Once you've subscribed to WNBA League Pass, you can watch games via your web browser or install the apps listed in the next section.

Stream the WNBA on Your Phone, Tablet, or Streaming Device

Ready to start streaming WNBA games on your device? Download these apps—but remember, for some, you'll need a subscription to watch channels like ABC or to unlock streaming in the ESPN app.