The WNBA’s 27th season is in full swing, and between a rapidly growing fan base and Brittney Griner’s high-profile return to the court, there are likely to be some new women’s basketball fans this year. So whether you’re new to streaming sports or you’re a seasoned WNBA fan who just can’t keep up with the ever-growing list of channels you might need to watch every basketball game, we’ve got you covered. you need. .
The 2023 WNBA season will see 205 live games broadcast on national television or via streaming. The problem? Those 205 games will be spread across 12 channels and streaming platforms, with a mix of predictable sports channels like ESPN and NBA TV, and a few less obvious options like Ion (perhaps best known for reruns of classic crime shows), Twitter and… the metaverse?
To make sure watching the WNBA live streams this season is a slam dunk for you, we’ve broken down all the ways you can watch WNBA games, including this week’s WNBA schedule and the match. of this weekend’s 2023 WNBA all-stars.
How to watch WNBA games live:
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Best way to stream (almost) every WNBA game: Watch ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network, Ion and NBA TV
Fubo TV
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Watch ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network, Ion
Hulu + Live TV
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Watch ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN3, ABC
Sling TV Orange & Blue
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Stream WNBA games on Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video
WNBA Weekend Schedule (all times Eastern):
tuesday july 11
Wednesday July 12
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New York Liberty vs. Indiana Fever: 12 p.m. (NBA TV)
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Connecticut Sun vs. Chicago Sky: 12 p.m. (NBA League Pass)
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Dallas Wings vs. Minnesota Lynx: 1 p.m. (Twitter)
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Seattle Storm vs. Atlanta Dream: 7 p.m. (NBA League Pass)
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Las Vegas Aces vs. Los Angeles Sparks: 10 p.m. (CBS Sports)
Saturday July 15
You can view the full WNBA season schedule (along with the channel each game airs on) here.
What channel do I need to stream WNBA games live this season?
This year, WNBA games are spread across a wide range of channels and streaming options. The 205 live games scheduled for this WNBA season will air on a mix of ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network, Paramount+, ION, NBA TV and Amazon Prime Video.
Select games will also be streamed live on Twitter and on Meta Quest VR headsets in Meta Horizon Worlds and the XTADIUM app. For those counting, that’s 12 ways to watch the WNBA in 2023. Overwhelmed? Don’t worry, here’s how you can watch all the channels on this long list ahead of the WNBA 2023 season tip this Friday.
How to watch WNBA live or stream WNBA games in 2023:
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Best way to stream (almost) every WNBA game: Watch ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network, Ion and NBA TV
Fubo TV
The Elite level of Fubo TV gives you access to ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network, NBA TV, Ion and over 200 live channels. At $85 per month, the live TV streaming service is definitely the most expensive option on this list, but it still leaves you with significant savings over a traditional cable plan and will give you access to most WNBA games you can watch with just one subscription. Fubo subscribers also get 1,000 hours of cloud DVR storage. The platform offers a seven-day free trial period.
$85 at Fubo
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Watch ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network, Ion
Hulu + Live TV
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Watch ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN3, ABC
Sling TV Orange & Blue
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This is Amazon’s third season serving as one of the streaming houses for the WNBA. This year, Amazon Prime Video will stream 21 WNBA games, including the Commissioner’s Cup championship game, for free to all Amazon Prime subscribers. In addition to Amazon Prime Video, an Amazon Prime membership includes free shipping, exclusive offers, access to the Prime Day 2023 sales event, Amazon Music, a year of free GrubHub+ and more. A standard Amazon Prime membership costs $15 per month or $139 per year, but discounts are available for students and those on qualified government assistance. You can try Amazon Prime free for 30 days.
$15 at Amazon
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Watch WNBA games for free on Freevee
Freevee
The Ion Channel is currently available to stream completely free on Amazon’s free streaming service, Freevee. This totally free, ad-supported streaming platform also features popular titles like “Mad Men” and Freevee’s original “Jury Duty.” Freevee is available through Amazon Prime Video and as its own standalone app.
$0 on Amazon
How to Watch WNBA Live Streams
You can watch select WNBA games this year on Twitter, without streaming subscriptions or expensive sports packages.
If you’re an active member of the Metaverse (or a Meta Quest headset owner), you can also watch 20 WNBA games through a VR headset in 2023. So if you’re planning on catching a VR basketball game, do Let us know how WNBA games in the Metaverse compare to sitting courtside.
How to watch the WNBA league pass
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With WNBA League Pass, you can stream select out-of-market WNBA games (certain national exclusions and local restrictions apply), access full and condensed replays of every game, rewatch hundreds of past classic games, and use live play from the DVR platform. The WNBA League Pass is $25 for the season, but you can also purchase a single game pass for $3 per game, a great option if you only need the service to stream one of the games from your favorite team this season.
$25 to the WNBA