It’s the Chicago Sky versus the Washington Mystics at Capital One Arena on September 24, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Location: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
- TV Channels: Monumental Sports Network, CW26
- League Package: WNBA League Pass
How to Watch Chicago Sky vs. Washington Mystics on September 24, 2026
You can watch the Washington Mystics take on the Chicago Sky live on DIRECTV on Monumental Sports Network, CW26 on September 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET.
Chicago Sky (16-27) at Washington Mystics (27-16) — Game Preview
The Washington Mystics (27-16) host the Chicago Sky (16-27) at Capital One Arena with a playoff berth already secured and a three-game winning streak in hand, sitting 2.5 games off the Eastern Conference lead. Chicago actually scores more at 86.6 points per game to Washington’s 83.6, but the Mystics own the glass, pulling down 37.6 rebounds a night against the Sky’s 33.1, with 10.2 of them on the offensive end.
That edge starts with Shakira Austin and Kiki Iriafen, who both average 9.5 rebounds and score 17.2 and 15.2 points per game. Kamilla Cardoso is Chicago’s answer inside, posting 14.6 points and a team-best 8.6 rebounds on 55.2% shooting. Sonia Citron gives Washington a third scorer at 16.7 points per game and runs the offense with 4.4 assists. The Sky arrive badly short-handed, without Skylar Diggins, Natasha Cloud, Rickea Jackson and Azura Stevens. Washington won both earlier meetings, 90-72 and 110-80.
Regional Coverage
Monumental Sports Network, CW26
League Packages
WNBA League Pass
What Time is the Chicago Sky vs. Washington Mystics Game Today?
The Chicago Sky vs. Washington Mystics game starts at 7:30 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Chicago Sky vs. Washington Mystics?
You can watch Chicago Sky vs. Washington Mystics on Monumental Sports Network, CW26 and WNBA League Pass (blackout restrictions and other exclusions may apply).
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Players to Watch: Chicago Sky vs. Washington Mystics
Chicago Sky
Kamilla Cardoso — C. Cardoso is the Sky’s most dependable interior presence, leading the team with 8.6 rebounds per game while scoring 14.6 points on 55.2% shooting. She splits those boards 5.8 defensive and 2.8 offensive, and her 74.6% mark at the line keeps defenders from fouling her freely.
Courtney Vandersloot — G. Few players in this game move the ball like Vandersloot, whose 5.4 assists per game come in just 22.2 minutes. She turns it over 2.2 times a night and hits 38.1% from three, so she can punish a defense that plays her only as a passer.
Sydney Taylor — G. Off the bench or in the lineup, Taylor supplies instant offense at 13.6 points per game in 20.5 minutes. She shoots 42.5% from the field and 78.9% at the line, and with so many Chicago guards out, her shot volume matters more than usual.
Washington Mystics
Shakira Austin — C. Austin paces the Mystics at 17.2 points per game on 49.2% shooting, anchoring the frontcourt across 29.6 minutes. Her 9.5 rebounds include 7.6 on the defensive glass, and a 72.0% free-throw rate is the one soft spot in her line.
Sonia Citron — G. Citron handles the creation for Washington, leading the club with 4.4 assists alongside 16.7 points per game in 33.1 minutes. She is automatic at the stripe at 87.6% and shoots 47.5% from the field, with 2.5 turnovers a night the cost of her heavy usage.
Kiki Iriafen — F. Second-chance points are where Iriafen does damage, grabbing 3.0 offensive rebounds among her 9.5 per game. She adds 15.2 points on 51.4% shooting in 28.1 minutes, giving the Mystics a forward who finishes what she creates on the glass.
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