The eight WNBA teams that qualified for the playoffs all play their first game this Sunday. The Minnesota Lynx, the No. 2 seed who finished the regular season with a record of 30-10, will host the No. 7 seed Phoenix Mercury (19-21) in a game set for 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22. (These playoffs may be the last for Mercury player Diana Taurasi — the three-time WNBA champion has hinted at retirement but has not confirmed plans to play another season.) The Lynx will host the Mercury at Target Center in Minneapolis, and the game will be broadcast on ESPN or can be streamed on WNBA League Pass once it’s concluded. Ready to watch the Minnesota Lynx play the Phoenix Mercury during the WNBA playoffs? Here’s what you need to know ahead of the Mercury vs. Lynx game this afternoon.
How to watch the WNBA Playoffs: Phoenix Mercury vs. Minnesota Lynx:
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Date: Sunday, September 22
Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
Location: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
TV channels: ESPN
Streaming: Fubo TV, Sling TV, Hulu with Live TV, DirecTV
When is the Mercury vs Lynx game?
The Mercury vs. Lynx game begins today at 5:00 p.m. ET.
Game Channel Phoenix Mercury vs. Minnesota Lynx:
The Mercury vs. Lynx game will be broadcast on ESPN.
How to watch Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx without cable:
You can watch ESPN live on platforms like Fubo, DirecTV, Hulu with Live TV, and YouTube TV. The game can also be streamed on WNBA League Pass once it’s concluded.
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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.
When will the 2024 WNBA playoffs take place?
The first round of the WNBA playoffs begins on Sunday, September 22nd. The playoffs are scheduled to run through October 18th if necessary.
Who plays in the WNBA playoffs?
There are eight confirmed teams in the 2024 WBNA playoffs, namely:
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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)
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)
WNBA Finals presented by YouTube TV
Thursday, October 10
Sunday, October 13
Wednesday, October 16
Friday, October 18
Sunday, October 20
