It’s the Golden State Valkyries versus the New York Liberty at Barclays Center on May 21, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
- Streaming: Amazon Prime Video
How to Watch Golden State Valkyries vs. New York Liberty on May 21, 2026
You can watch the New York Liberty take on the Golden State Valkyries live on Amazon Prime Video with DIRECTV on May 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET.
Golden State Valkyries (2-1) at New York Liberty (3-1) — Game Preview
The Valkyries roll into Barclays Center at 2-1 against a Liberty side already at 3-1 and pouring in 100 points per game through the early going. New York has been a buzzsaw on the offensive end, shooting 50.9% from the floor and racking up 25 assists per night, the kind of ball-movement number that points to a healthy primary unit. Golden State has gone the other direction, hanging in games with 35.7 rebounds and 6 blocks per game despite a 39.8% shooting clip.
Breanna Stewart anchors the home attack at 23 points and 9 rebounds per game on 47% from the floor, and Marine Johannes has been the perimeter spark at 15.8 points and 5 assists in 31.8 minutes a night. Veronica Burton has run the Golden State offense with 7.3 assists per game against just 2 turnovers, while Janelle Salaun has stretched the floor at 50% from three on the visiting side. With Sabrina Ionescu sidelined by a left foot injury, New York’s offense has still managed to lead the league in scoring through four outings.
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Amazon Prime Video
What Time is the New York Liberty vs. Golden State Valkyries Game Today?
The Golden State Valkyries vs. New York Liberty game starts at 8:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Golden State Valkyries vs. New York Liberty?
You can watch Golden State Valkyries vs. New York Liberty on Amazon Prime Video.
Players to Watch: Golden State Valkyries vs. New York Liberty
Golden State Valkyries
Janelle Salaun — F. Salaun has been the Valkyries’ leading scorer at 15.7 points per game on 48.4% from the floor, a high-efficiency forward who can punish closeouts and finish through contact. Her 50% mark from beyond the arc through three games is the kind of perimeter touch Golden State has needed in its half-court sets.
Veronica Burton — G. Running the show in the backcourt, Burton is averaging 15 points and 7.3 assists per game against just two turnovers, the kind of assist-to-turnover ratio that builds reliable offense. Her 33.3 minutes a night reflect how much the Valkyries lean on her as primary playmaker, and a 93.3% free-throw conversion gives Golden State a steady late-game option.
Kaila Charles — G. On the glass and as an active wing, Charles has chipped in 6.3 rebounds per game while contributing 6.3 points in 26 minutes. She gives Golden State a versatile defender and a hustle option on the boards behind the starting frontcourt.
New York Liberty
Breanna Stewart — F. Stewart is doing Stewart things for New York at 23 points and 9 rebounds per game on 47% from the floor, the two-way forward carrying the lion’s share of the workload. Her 93.3% free-throw clip is the cherry on top of one of the more complete stat lines in the league through four games. She’s logged 33.3 minutes per night and remains the focal point on both ends.
Marine Johannes — G. Operating as the lead guard, Johannes is averaging 15.8 points and 5 assists per game on 45.7% shooting, knocking down 41.7% from three on the heaviest perimeter volume of her WNBA career. The 1.8 turnovers per game is a low number for a primary creator, and 31.8 minutes a night puts her on the floor for the bulk of New York’s offense.
Jonquel Jones — C. Pairing with Stewart in the New York frontcourt, Jones is averaging 11.5 points and 7.3 rebounds per game while shooting 46.7% from the floor and 38.5% from three. Her 27.5 minutes per game and 86.7% free-throw conversion give the Liberty a stretch-five who can space the floor or roll to the rim.
Injury Report: Golden State Valkyries vs. New York Liberty
Golden State Valkyries
Cecilia Zandalasini (F) — out, concussion
Juste Jocyte (G) — out, not injury related
Iliana Rupert (C) — out, not injury related
New York Liberty
Satou Sabally (F) — out, illness
Raquel Carrera (F) — out, not injury related
Leonie Fiebich (F) — out, not injury related
Sabrina Ionescu (G) — out, left foot
Marine Fauthoux (G) — out, knee surgery
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