Chicago Sky TV Schedule 2026: How to Watch, Channels & More
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The Chicago Sky are looking for a fresh start after one of the toughest seasons in franchise history. Chicago finished near the bottom of the WNBA standings in 2025 and posted its fewest wins since the franchise’s inaugural campaign nearly two decades ago.
But the Sky enter 2026 with a dramatically different roster and renewed expectations under a rebuilt backcourt. Veterans Skylar Diggins and DiJonai Carrington bring experience and playmaking, while rookie Gabriela Jaquez adds another versatile scoring option to a young core that already includes Rickea Jackson and Azura Stevens.
After a difficult reset season, Chicago is aiming to reestablish itself as a competitive team in the Eastern Conference with a faster pace, improved guard play and significantly more offensive firepower.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Chicago Sky this season, including the full schedule, TV channel information, roster updates, key players and where to watch games throughout the year.
Founding Season: 2006 Conference: Eastern Head Coach: Tyler Marsh Home Arena: Wintrust Arena Championships: 1 (2021) 2025 Finish: Did not make the playoffs
Where Can I Watch Chicago Sky Games?
For fans who can’t make it out to Wintrust Arena to watch the Sky in person, there are plenty of ways to follow the Chicago Sky TV schedule throughout the season, including nationally televised games and local broadcasts.
The Chicago Sky begin their season on the road as they visit the Portland Fire playing their first game in the WNBA on May 9 at 9 p.m. ET on NBA TV.
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Explore the full Sky broadcast schedule below, including information on where to watch the Chicago Sky on TV and more.
Fans can catch the local broadcast on The U, WCIU-TV.
Date
Opponent
Time (ET)
TV Information
Sat, 5/9
@ Portland Fire
9:00 p.m.
NBA TV, Local Broadcast
Wed, 5/13
@ Golden State Valkyries
10:00 p.m.
Local Broadcast
Fri, 5/15
@ Phoenix Mercury
10:00 p.m.
ION
Sun, 5/17
@ Minnesota Lynx
7:00 p.m.
Local Broadcast
Wed, 5/20
vs Dallas Wings
9:00 p.m.
USA Network, Local Broadcast
Sat, 5/23
vs Minnesota Lynx
1:00 p.m.
CBS, Paramount+
Wed, 5/27
vs Toronto Tempo
8:00 p.m.
Local Broadcast
Fri, 5/29
vs Minnesota Lynx
7:30 p.m.
ION
Tue, 6/2
@ Washington Mystics
7:30 p.m.
Local Broadcast
Fri, 6/5
vs Connecticut Sun
7:30 p.m.
ION
Sun, 6/7
@ Toronto Tempo
3:00 p.m.
Local Broadcast
Tue, 6/9
vs Atlanta Dream
7:00 p.m.
ESPN
Thu, 6/11
@ Indiana Fever
7:00 p.m.
Prime Video
Wed, 6/17
vs New York Liberty
8:00 p.m.
USA Network, Local Broadcast
Sat, 6/20
@ Dallas Wings
8:00 p.m.
CBS, Paramount+
Mon, 6/22
@ Connecticut Sun
7:00 p.m.
Local Broadcast
Wed, 6/24
vs Portland Fire
8:00 p.m.
Local Broadcast
Fri, 6/26
vs Portland Fire
7:30 p.m.
ION
Sun, 6/28
vs Las Vegas Aces
4:00 p.m.
CBS, Paramount+
Fri, 7/3
@ Las Vegas Aces
10:00 p.m.
ION
Tue, 7/7
@ Phoenix Mercury
10:00 p.m.
Local Broadcast
Fri, 7/10
@ Los Angeles Sparks
10:00 p.m.
ION
Sun, 7/12
@ Dallas Wings
7:00 p.m.
ESPN
Wed, 7/15
vs Seattle Storm
12:00 p.m.
Local Broadcast
Fri, 7/17
vs Los Angeles Sparks
7:30 p.m.
ION
Sun, 7/19
@ Atlanta Dream
4:00 p.m.
CBS, Paramount+
Wed, 7/22
@ New York Liberty
7:00 p.m.
Thu, 7/30
vs Connecticut Sun
8:00 p.m.
Prime Video
Sat, 8/1
vs Las Vegas Aces
1:00 p.m.
CBS, Paramount+
Mon, 8/3
vs Phoenix Mercury
9:00 p.m.
USA Network
Wed, 8/5
vs Los Angeles Sparks
9:00 p.m.
USA Network
Sat, 8/8
vs Indiana Fever
3:30 p.m.
ABC
Mon, 8/10
@ Seattle Storm
10:00 p.m.
USA Network, Local Broadcast
Wed, 8/12
@ Golden State Valkyries
10:00 p.m.
USA Network, Local Broadcast
Sun, 8/16
@ Seattle Storm
5:00 p.m.
Local Broadcast
Tue, 8/18
vs New York Liberty
9:00 p.m.
ESPN
Fri, 8/21
vs Golden State Valkyries
7:30 p.m.
ION
Sun, 8/23
vs Indiana Fever
7:00 p.m.
NBC, Peacock
Tue, 8/25
@ Connecticut Sun
7:00 p.m.
Local Broadcast
Sat, 8/29
@ New York Liberty
1:00 p.m.
CBS, Paramount+
Thu, 9/17
vs Washington Mystics
8:00 p.m.
Local Broadcast
Sat, 9/19
@ Atlanta Dream
7:00 p.m.
Prime Video
Tue, 9/22
vs Toronto Tempo
8:00 p.m.
Local Broadcast
Thu, 9/24
@ Washington Mystics
7:30 p.m.
Local Broadcast
No Sky games today? Find another matchup to watch on the full WNBA schedule.
How Did The Chicago Sky Perform In 2025?
The Chicago Sky endured one of the toughest seasons in franchise history in 2025, finishing 10-34 and missing the playoffs for the second straight year. Chicago ranked near the bottom of the WNBA in both offensive and defensive rating during a season filled with injuries and roster instability.
Despite the struggles, several young players continued to emerge as foundational pieces for the franchise. Angel Reese averaged 14.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.5 steals per game while earning her second straight All-Star selection. Kamilla Cardoso also showed major growth, averaging 13.6 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game.
Veteran guard Ariel Atkins added 13 points and 1.6 steals per game, but injuries played a major role in Chicago’s disappointing finish. Courtney Vandersloot appeared in only seven games after returning to the Sky following New York’s 2024 championship run.
Now entering 2026 with a dramatically reshaped roster and improved backcourt depth, Chicago hopes a fresh start can help accelerate its rebuild and push the franchise back toward playoff contention.
Key Chicago Sky Players To Watch In 2026
The Chicago Sky enter 2026 with one of the most dramatically reshaped rosters in the WNBA. After a difficult 2025 season, Chicago added veterans Skylar Diggins, DiJonai Carrington, Rickea Jackson and Azurá Stevens while continuing to build around young center Kamilla Cardoso. The Sky also added rookie wing Gabriela Jaquez as the franchise looks to return to playoff contention.
Kamilla Cardoso
Cardoso enters her third WNBA season positioned as the centerpiece of Chicago’s frontcourt following the departure of Angel Reese. The former South Carolina star averaged 13.6 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game in 2025 while continuing to develop into one of the league’s most promising young centers.
With improved spacing and veteran guard play around her, Cardoso could take another major step offensively in 2026.
Rickea Jackson
Jackson arrives in Chicago after two productive seasons with the Los Angeles Sparks. The former All-Rookie selection averaged 14.7 points per game last season while shooting 35% from three-point range and emerging as one of the league’s rising young scorers.
Her shot creation and scoring versatility immediately add another offensive dimension to the Sky lineup.
Skylar Diggins
Diggins gives Chicago one of the most experienced point guards in the WNBA after another All-Star season in Seattle. She averaged 17.9 points and 6.9 assists per game in 2025 while posting her best three-point shooting numbers in several seasons.
Alongside Courtney Vandersloot, Diggins provides veteran leadership and stability to a dramatically improved Chicago backcourt.
Azurá Stevens
Stevens returns to Chicago after previously helping the Sky win the 2021 WNBA championship. She is coming off one of the best seasons of her career after averaging 12.8 points, eight rebounds and shooting 38% from three while finishing near the top of the league in Most Improved Player voting.
Her versatility gives Chicago another important frontcourt scorer and defender.
Gabriela Jaquez
The Sky selected Jaquez with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft after her standout career at UCLA. The versatile wing averaged 13.5 points and 5.5 rebounds during her senior season while helping lead the Bruins to a national championship.
Chicago hopes Jaquez can immediately contribute on both ends of the floor alongside its veteran-heavy backcourt.
With a deeper roster and significantly more offensive firepower, the Sky enter 2026 looking far more competitive than they did just a season ago.
Top Chicago Sky Rivalries to Watch In 2026
The Chicago Sky enter 2026 with renewed expectations after a major roster overhaul, and several Eastern Conference matchups should carry added significance throughout the season.
The Fever-Sky rivalry remains one of the WNBA’s most closely watched matchups thanks to the young stars and playoff expectations surrounding both franchises. Games between Chicago and Indiana should once again draw national attention throughout the season.
With both teams building around talented young cores, the Sky and Mystics could become one of the Eastern Conference’s emerging rivalries over the next several seasons.
Stream Chicago Sky Games Live on DIRECTV
WNBA games air across ABC, CBS, NBC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Unlimited, ION and USA Network throughout the season. With DIRECTV, fans can watch Chicago Sky games live all year long, from the opening tip of the regular season through the WNBA Playoffs and Finals.
Whether you’re following Kamilla Cardoso, Skylar Diggins and Chicago’s revamped roster or tuning in for key Eastern Conference rivalries, DIRECTV gives basketball fans access to national broadcasts, streaming options and local coverage all season long.
Where can local fans watch Chicago Sky games in 2026?
Local Chicago Sky fans can watch games live on The U, WCIU.
Who is the Chicago Sky's head coach in 2026?
Tyler Marsh is entering his second season as the head coach of the Chicago Sky.
Who is the best player on the Chicago Sky right now?
Kamilla Cardoso, Skylar Diggins, Rickea Jackson and Azura Stevens all have a case to be the best player on the Chicago Sky right now.
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