It’s the Phoenix Mercury versus the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena on August 7, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Location: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
- TV Channels: ION Television East
- League Package: WNBA League Pass
How to Watch Phoenix Mercury vs. Connecticut Sun on August 7, 2026
You can watch the Connecticut Sun take on the Phoenix Mercury live on DIRECTV on ION Television East on August 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET.
Phoenix Mercury (12-20) at Connecticut Sun (7-23) — Game Preview
The Phoenix Mercury (12-20) visit the Connecticut Sun (7-23) at Mohegan Sun Arena on August 7. Phoenix carries the better offense between the two clubs, averaging 84.2 points per game to Connecticut’s 79.8. Kahleah Copper leads the Mercury attack at 21.0 points per game on 43.7% shooting from the floor, and she’s been steady at the line too, connecting on 78.8% of her free throws. Alyssa Thomas continues to do a bit of everything alongside her, averaging 8.4 assists and 7.3 rebounds a night while logging 34.1 minutes per game, numbers that show how much of the Phoenix offense runs through her. For Connecticut, Leila Lacan runs the point with 12.3 points and 4.4 assists per game while Olivia Nelson-Ododa anchors the glass at 6.1 rebounds per game, split 4.4 on the defensive end and 1.7 on the offensive glass. Both clubs sit near the bottom of the standings, with Phoenix 13 games back and Connecticut 12 games back, and the Sun will be without Brittney Griner and Raegan Beers for this one.
National TV
ION Television East
League Packages
WNBA League Pass
What Time is the Phoenix Mercury vs. Connecticut Sun Game Today?
The Phoenix Mercury vs. Connecticut Sun game starts at 7:30 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Phoenix Mercury vs. Connecticut Sun?
You can watch Phoenix Mercury vs. Connecticut Sun on ION Television East and WNBA League Pass (blackout restrictions and other exclusions may apply).
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Players to Watch: Phoenix Mercury vs. Connecticut Sun
Phoenix Mercury
Kahleah Copper — G. A savvy wing scorer, Copper paces the Mercury with 21.0 points per game while shooting 43.7% from the field. She’s just as steady from the line, hitting 78.8% of her free throw attempts, giving Phoenix a reliable option to close out possessions.
Alyssa Thomas — F. Thomas fills the stat sheet for Phoenix as much as anyone on the roster, checking in with 8.4 assists and 7.3 rebounds per game. Her rebounding splits 5.7 defensive and 1.6 offensive, and she logs 34.1 minutes a night, a workload that reflects how much the offense flows through her.
Connecticut Sun
Leila Lacan — G. Lacan handles primary playmaking duties for Connecticut, distributing 4.4 assists to go with 12.3 points per game. She’s shooting 42.6% from the floor and 73.6% at the line, numbers that reflect her workload as the Sun’s primary ball-handler.
Olivia Nelson-Ododa — C. Nelson-Ododa controls the paint for Connecticut, pulling down 6.1 rebounds per game. Her rebounding skews toward the defensive glass, with 4.4 defensive boards against 1.7 offensive, giving the Sun a steady interior presence on a night when frontcourt depth is already thin.
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