It’s the Washington Mystics versus the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena on September 17, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Location: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
- League Package: WNBA League Pass
How to Watch Washington Mystics vs. Chicago Sky on September 17, 2026
You can watch the Chicago Sky take on the Washington Mystics live on DIRECTV with WNBA League Pass on September 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET.
Washington Mystics (24-16) at Chicago Sky (15-25) — Game Preview
The Washington Mystics (24-16) head to Wintrust Arena to take on the Chicago Sky (15-25) on September 17, 2026, in a matchup separated more by the standings than by shot volume. Chicago’s offense has actually outproduced Washington’s this season, averaging 86.7 points per game to the Mystics’ 82.8, though Washington answers back on the glass at 37.6 rebounds a night against Chicago’s 33.3. Shakira Austin carries much of Washington’s scoring load, putting up 16.8 points per game on 48.9% shooting from the floor and 72.6% from the line, while Sonia Citron runs the offense at 4.3 assists per game against just 2.5 turnovers.
Kiki Iriafen adds another dimension inside, pulling down 9.4 rebounds a night split between 6.4 on the defensive glass and 3.0 on the offensive end. On the home side, Kamilla Cardoso is doing it all for a shorthanded Chicago roster, leading the Sky in both scoring and rebounding at 14.8 points and 8.7 boards per game while shooting 54.8% from the field. That workload has only grown with Skylar Diggins, DiJonai Carrington and Rickea Jackson all out, leaving Cardoso to carry the frontcourt largely on her own. Washington also has the deeper margin for error, sitting just 2 games back in the standings compared to Chicago’s 11, and a road win here would keep that push alive.
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The Washington Mystics vs. Chicago Sky game starts at 8:00 PM ET.
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Players to Watch: Washington Mystics vs. Chicago Sky
Washington Mystics
Shakira Austin — C. The Mystics center is averaging 16.8 points a game while shooting 48.9% from the floor, giving Washington a reliable low-post scoring option most nights out. She backs that up at the line too, connecting on 72.6% of her free throws, which keeps her efficient even on nights when the shot isn’t falling early.
Sonia Citron — G. Citron directs the Washington offense at 33.2 minutes a night, dishing 4.3 assists per game against just 2.5 turnovers. That assist-to-turnover balance makes her one of the steadier ball handlers on this roster, and it helps keep the Mystics organized in the fourth quarter.
Kiki Iriafen — F. Iriafen has turned into Washington’s rebounding anchor, pulling down 9.4 boards a night with 6.4 coming on the defensive end. Her 3.0 offensive rebounds per game also generate extra possessions, a habit that matters against a Chicago frontcourt already stretched thin.
Chicago Sky
Kamilla Cardoso — C. With Diggins, Carrington and Jackson all sidelined, Cardoso has become the singular focal point of Chicago’s attack, leading the Sky in both scoring and rebounding at 14.8 points and 8.7 boards per game. She’s doing it efficiently too, shooting 54.8% from the field and 74.7% from the line, marks that stand out on a Sky roster now leaning on her more than ever.
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