The WNBA season kicks off with an exciting lineup of games starting on Friday, May 16. Fans can look forward to a record number of games being nationally broadcast, enhancing accessibility as the league continues to grow in popularity.
The action begins with three games on Friday evening:
– **Minnesota Lynx vs. Dallas Wings** at 6:30 pm CT: This matchup will be showcased on ION and available for livestream via the WNBA app. The game is set to take place at the College Park Center in Arlington, Texas, with tickets available on Ticketmaster.
– **Atlanta Dream vs. Washington Mystics** at 7:30 pm ET: This game will also be broadcasted on ION and can be streamed on FUBO. The venue is the CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C., with ticket sales mirrored on Ticketmaster.
– **Los Angeles Sparks vs. Golden State Valkyries** at 7:00 pm PT: Fans can watch this game on ION, and it will stream on FUBO. The matchup will be hosted at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California, with tickets accessible via Ticketmaster.
The excitement continues over the weekend:
– **Las Vegas Aces vs. New York Liberty** on Saturday, May 17 at 1 pm ET: This game will be broadcast on ABC and streamed on platforms including ESPN+, Disney+, FUBO, and WNBA League Pass at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.
– **Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever** at 3 pm ET: Another ABC broadcast, the game will stream on ESPN+, Disney+, FUBO, and WNBA League Pass at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.
– **Seattle Storm vs. Phoenix Mercury** at 10 pm ET: This game can be seen on AZFamily, KOMO 4, and CW Seattle while streaming on FUBO, located at the PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
Closing out the weekend on Sunday, May 18:
– **Washington Mystics vs. Connecticut Sun** at 1 pm ET: This matchup will stream on the Monumental Sports Network at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
– **Minnesota Lynx vs. Los Angeles Sparks** at 3 pm PT: Streaming will be available through the WNBA League Pass, with the game at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
With a diverse range of games and enhanced viewing options, this season promises to be a thrilling experience for WNBA fans. It’s a great time to support women’s sports and witness top-tier basketball action as the fervor for the league continues to build.