Las Vegas Aces 2026 TV Schedule, How to Watch, Players & More
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The Las Vegas Aces reminded the rest of the WNBA exactly why they remain the league’s modern dynasty during the 2025 season. After hovering around .500 near the All-Star break and facing questions about whether their championship window was beginning to close, Las Vegas responded with one of the most dominant stretches in recent league history.
The Aces closed the regular season on a 16-game winning streak, finished 19-3 after the All-Star break and stormed through the postseason to capture their third championship in four seasons. Las Vegas defeated Seattle in the opening round, outlasted Indiana in the semifinals and swept Phoenix in the WNBA Finals behind another MVP-caliber season from A’ja Wilson.
Now, the Aces enter 2026 with much of their championship core still intact and expectations set as high as ever. As long as Wilson remains at the center of the franchise, Las Vegas will continue to measure success by championships and banner ceremonies.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Las Vegas Aces this season, including the full schedule, TV channel information, roster updates and where to watch games throughout the year.
Founding Season: 1997 Conference: Western Head Coach: Becky Hammon Home Arena: Michelob ULTRA Arena Championships: 3 (2022, 2023, 2025) 2025 Finish: WNBA Champions
Where Can I Watch Las Vegas Aces Games?
Fans who can’t make it out to Michelob ULTRA Arena to watch the Aces in person can still catch every major match-up throughout the season on the Las Vegas Aces TV schedule across national broadcasts and local coverage.
Below are the channels and streaming platforms where you can watch Las Vegas Aces games live during the 2026 WNBA season:
The Las Vegas Aces open their season against the team they swept in the WNBA Finals, the Phoenix Mercury, on Saturday, May 9. They will be a team that every opponent circles on the schedule to bring their absolute best.
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The Las Vegas Aces reinforced their dynasty status during the 2025 season, winning their third WNBA championship in four years after one of the most dominant second-half runs the league has seen in recent memory.
Las Vegas sat at .500 near the All-Star break before completely turning its season around, finishing 19-3 after the break and closing the regular season on a 16-game winning streak. The Aces carried that momentum through the playoffs and ultimately swept the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals.
A’ja Wilson delivered another historic season, winning her fourth MVP award and third Defensive Player of the Year honor in four seasons while leading the WNBA in scoring. Jackie Young earned another All-Star selection and finished among the league’s top players once again, while Chelsea Gray and Jewell Loyd helped stabilize the roster during the championship run.
With Becky Hammon now owning three championships in four seasons as head coach, the Aces enter 2026 firmly established as the team every contender is still chasing.
Key Las Vegas Aces players to watch in 2026
The Las Vegas Aces return the core of their championship roster entering the 2026 season as they pursue a fourth WNBA title in five years. A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray and Jewell Loyd continue to headline one of the league’s most accomplished groups under head coach Becky Hammon.
A’ja Wilson
Wilson remains the centerpiece of the Aces dynasty and one of the greatest players in WNBA history. In 2025, she won her fourth MVP award and third Defensive Player of the Year honor while leading the league in scoring for the third time in four seasons.
Wilson once again earned First Team All-WNBA and All-Defensive honors while anchoring Las Vegas on both ends of the floor.
Jackie Young
Young continued her rise as one of the WNBA’s top guards during another All-Star season in 2025. She averaged 16.5 points, 5.1 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game while playing a major role throughout the Aces’ championship run.
Her scoring versatility and playmaking remain critical to Las Vegas’ offense.
Chelsea Gray
Gray once again proved why she remains one of the league’s most impactful postseason performers. The veteran guard delivered several dominant performances during the WNBA Finals while controlling the pace offensively and anchoring the defense from the perimeter.
Entering 2026, Gray continues to serve as one of the emotional and strategic leaders of the Aces roster.
Jewell Loyd
Loyd transitioned into a more flexible role during her first season in Las Vegas but still provided efficient scoring and perimeter shooting throughout the championship run. The former No. 1 overall pick played some of her best basketball late in the postseason and gives the Aces another proven scorer alongside Wilson and Young.
NaLyssa Smith
Smith added frontcourt depth and efficient shooting during her first year in Las Vegas. She averaged 8.2 points per game while posting one of the best three-point shooting seasons of her career and should continue to play an important supporting role in the rotation.
With championship experience across the roster and Wilson still playing at an MVP level, Las Vegas remains the standard every other WNBA contender is chasing.
Top Las Vegas Aces Rivalries to Watch in 2026
As the WNBA’s defining dynasty of the 2020s, the Las Vegas Aces have developed several major rivalries during their championship run. Matchups against the New York Liberty and Phoenix Mercury should once again carry major playoff implications in 2026.
The Liberty and Aces have become one of the WNBA’s premier modern rivalries after multiple postseason battles and championship pursuits over the last several seasons.
Las Vegas swept Phoenix in the 2025 WNBA Finals, adding another chapter to a growing rivalry between two championship-caliber Western Conference teams.
Regional proximity and rising expectations in Los Angeles continue to fuel the rivalry between the Aces and Sparks as both teams compete in the Western Conference.
Stream Las Vegas Aces Games Live on DIRECTV
WNBA games air across ABC, CBS, NBC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Unlimited, ION and USA Network throughout the season. With DIRECTV, fans can watch Las Vegas Aces games live all year long, from the opening tip of the regular season through the WNBA Playoffs and Finals.
Whether you’re following A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young and the defending WNBA champions or watching one of the league’s premier rivalries, DIRECTV gives basketball fans access to national broadcasts, streaming options and local coverage throughout the season.
Local fans can watch Las Vegas Aces games on Vegas 34.
Who is the Aces' best player?
A'ja Wilson is considered the top player on the Las Vegas Aces.
How many championships have the Las Vegas Aces won?
The Aces have won three WNBA championships in 2022, 2023 and 2025. They also won the Commissioner's Cup in 2022.
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