The 2024 WNBA season will go down in history for several reasons: the league set unprecedented attendance records, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark set a rookie record for most points, A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces became the league’s first player to score 1,000 points in a season, to name a few. The list of accomplishments this season alone is staggering, which makes the upcoming playoff tournament all the more exciting. The 2024 WNBA playoffs are scheduled to begin on Sunday, September 22. Here’s all the information you need to know to watch the WNB playoffs, including where to watch, which teams are playing, and more.
How to watch the 2024 WNBA playoffs:
Dates: 22 September – 20 October
TV channels: ABC, ESPN
Streaming: Fubo TV, Sling TV, Hulu with Live TV, DirecTV
When will the 2024 WNBA playoffs take place?
The first round of the WNBA playoffs begins on Sunday, September 22. Team pairings are yet to be announced, but the playoffs are scheduled to continue through October 18 if needed.
Who plays in the WNBA playoffs?
So far, there are seven confirmed teams for the 2024 WBNA playoffs. Chicago, Atlanta and Washington will battle for the eighth and final spot, which will be decided after the games conclude on Thursday.
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New York Liberty (32-8)
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Minnesota Lynx (30-10)
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Connecticut Sun (28-12)
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Las Vegas Aces (27-13)
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Seattle Storm (25-15)
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Indiana Fever (20-20)
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Phoenix Mercury (19-21)
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Atlanta Dreams (15-25)
2024 WNBA Playoffs Game Channel:
The WNBA playoffs will be broadcast exclusively on ESPN Networks and ABC.
How to watch the 2024 WNBA playoffs without cable:
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Can I watch the WNBA playoffs on DirecTV?
Yes, DirecTV will resume carrying ABC and all ESPN channels after a brief hiatus in broadcasts on the platform. DirecTV subscribers will be able to watch every WNBA playoff game.
Here’s the best way to watch WNBA playoff games:
While this season’s WNBA games will be broadcast on more than ten channels and streaming platforms, including Prime Video, ION and other national broadcasters, the playoffs will be broadcast exclusively on ABC and ESPN. Please note that they not will be broadcast on ESPN+.
What is the WNBA playoff format?
The WNBA playoffs consist of eight teams; the participating teams are determined based on their results in the regular season. In the first round, the games are played in a best-of-three format. The semifinals and finals are played in a best-of-five format.
WNBA Playoffs Schedule:
Sunday, September 22:
Tuesday, September 24
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Dream-Liberty, Game 2 – 7:30 p.m. ET
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Storm-Aces, Game 2 – 9:30 p.m. ET
Wednesday, September 25
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Fever-Sun, Game 2, 7:30 p.m. ET
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Mercury-Lynx, Game 2 – 9:30 p.m. ET
Thursday, September 26
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Dream-Liberty, Game 3 (if necessary) – to be announced
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Storm-Aces, Game 3 (if necessary) – TBD
Friday, September 27
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Lynx-Mercury, Game 3 (if necessary) – to be announced
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Sun Fever, Game 3 (if necessary) – TBD
Semifinal
Sunday, September 29
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Matchup No. 1, Game 1
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Matchup No. 2, Game 1
Tuesday, October 1
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Matchup No. 1, Game 2
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Matchup #2, Game 2
Friday, October 4
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Matchup No. 1, Game 3
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Matchup #2, Game 3
Sunday, October 6
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Matchup #1, Game 4 (if necessary)
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Matchup #2, Game 4 (if necessary)
Tuesday, October 8
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Matchup #1, Game 5 (if necessary)
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Matchup #2, Game 5 (if necessary)
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Thursday, October 10
Sunday, October 13
Wednesday, October 16
Friday, October 18
Sunday, October 20
