It’s the Minnesota Lynx versus the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center on August 19, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- Location: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
- TV Channels: USA Network
- Streaming: Victory+
- League Package: WNBA League Pass
How to Watch Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries on August 19, 2026
You can watch the Golden State Valkyries take on the Minnesota Lynx live on DIRECTV on Victory+, USA Network on August 19, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET.
Minnesota Lynx (29-7) at Golden State Valkyries (25-9) — Game Preview
The Minnesota Lynx (29-7) travel to Chase Center to face the Golden State Valkyries (25-9) in a Western Conference matchup on August 19, 2026. Minnesota’s offense outproduces Golden State by a wide margin, averaging 92.6 points per game to the Valkyries’ 83.4, and the Lynx also own the rebounding edge at 34.8 boards a night compared to Golden State’s 32.4. Olivia Miles fuels the Minnesota attack, averaging 19.9 points and 6.1 assists per game on 49.7% shooting from the field and 87.7% at the free-throw line.
Natasha Howard cleans up on the glass behind her, pulling down 7.8 rebounds per game with a 4.4-to-3.4 split between defensive and offensive boards. Golden State counters with Gabby Williams, who leads the Valkyries with 14.9 points per game, while Veronica Burton directs the offense at 5.5 assists per game against only 1.5 turnovers. Golden State sits three games behind Minnesota in the Western Conference standings entering the night, with the Lynx looking to protect their spot atop the conference.
National TV
USA Network
Streaming
Victory+
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WNBA League Pass
What Time is the Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries Game Today?
The Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries game starts at 10:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries?
You can watch Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries on Victory+, USA Network and WNBA League Pass (blackout restrictions and other exclusions may apply).
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Players to Watch: Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries
Minnesota Lynx
Olivia Miles — G. Miles runs the show for Minnesota, averaging 19.9 points and 6.1 assists per game while shooting 49.7% from the floor. She also converts 87.7% of her free-throw attempts and logs 31.1 minutes a night as the Lynx’s primary ball-handler.
Natasha Howard — F. Down low, Howard controls the glass for the Lynx, pulling down 7.8 rebounds per game with a 4.4-to-3.4 split between defensive and offensive boards. That balance gives Minnesota second-chance looks on both ends of the floor.
Golden State Valkyries
Gabby Williams — F. Golden State’s leading scorer is Williams, who puts up 14.9 points per game on 42.1% shooting from the field and 73.1% from the line.
Veronica Burton — G. At the point, Burton keeps the Valkyries offense organized, dishing 5.5 assists per game against just 1.5 turnovers while playing 28.7 minutes a night.
Kiah Stokes — C. Stokes does her work on the glass for Golden State, averaging 5.3 rebounds per game with most of it coming on the defensive end at 4.3 boards to 1.1 on the offensive glass.
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