The Los Angeles Sparks are among the most popular WNBA teams, having won three championships over their 27-year history. The Seattle Storm and the Minnesota Lynx are the only two teams with more titles in the league. Despite a tough stretch over the last few years, they’re looking to bounce back this season.
Check out this guide to the 2025 Los Angeles Sparks season so you can make sure to watch them along the way!
Founding Season:1997 
Los Angeles Sparks Quick Facts:
Conference: Western
Home Arena: Crypto.com Arena
Championships: 3 (2001, 2002, 2016)
2024 Finish: Did not make the playoffs
How did the Los Angeles Sparks do last WNBA season?
The Los Angeles Sparks endured a difficult 2024 WNBA season, finishing with a franchise-worst 8–32 record and missing the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year. Led by standout veteran Dearica Hamby, who averaged 17.3 points and 9.2 rebounds per game, and rookie Rickea Jackson, who earned WNBA All-Rookie Team honors, the Sparks faced major setbacks including the season-ending ACL injury to No. 2 draft pick Cameron Brink. Offensive struggles and the departure of longtime star Nneka Ogwumike further contributed to their challenges.
Despite a few bright moments—such as an upset win over the Las Vegas Aces and a strong season finale against the Minnesota Lynx—the Sparks ultimately decided to part ways with head coach Curt Miller. Looking ahead to the 2025 season, the team brought in new head coach Lynne Roberts and added promising rookies like Sarah Ashlee Barker, aiming to rebuild the roster and re-establish the Sparks as a playoff contender.
Los Angeles Sparks Schedule for TV
Don’t miss one second of the Los Angeles Sparks 2025 WNBA season. With DIRECTV, you don’t have to! Explore the full Sparks schedule below, including information on where to watch the Los Angeles Sparks on TV and more.
| Date | Time (ET) | Opponent | Venue | How to Watch |
| Fri., May 16 | 10 p.m. | Golden State Valkyries | Chase Center | ION |
| Sun., May 18 | 6 p.m. | Minnesota Lynx | Crypto.com Arena | |
| Wed., May 21 | 10 p.m. | Phoenix Mercury | PHX Arena | |
| Fri., May 23 | 10 p.m. | Golden State Valkyries | Crypto.com Arena | ION |
| Sun., May 25 | 6 p.m. | Chicago Sky | Crypto.com Arena | |
| Tue., May 27 | 10 p.m. | Atlanta Dream | Crypto.com Arena | |
| Fri., May 30 | 10 p.m. | Las Vegas Aces | Michelob Ultra Arena | ION |
| Sun., June 1 | 6 p.m. | Phoenix Mercury | Crypto.com Arena | |
| Fri., June 6 | 9:30 p.m. | Dallas Wings | College Park Center | ION |
| Mon., June 9 | 10 p.m. | Golden State Valkyries | Crypto.com Arena | |
| Wed., June 11 | 10 p.m. | Las Vegas Aces | Michelob Ultra Arena | CBSSN |
| Sat., June 14 | 1 p.m. | Minnesota Lynx | Target Center | CBS |
| Tue., June 17 | 10 p.m. | Seattle Storm | Crypto.com Arena | NBA TV |
| Sat., June 21 | 8 p.m. | Minnesota Lynx | Target Center | NBA TV |
| Tue., June 24 | 8 p.m. | Chicago Sky | Wintrust Arena | NBA TV |
| Thu., June 26 | 7 p.m. | Indiana Fever | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | Prime Video |
| Sun., June 29 | 4 p.m. | Chicago Sky | Crypto.com Arena | ESPN |
| Thu., July 3 | 7 p.m. | New York Liberty | Barclays Center | |
| Sat., July 5 | 7 p.m. | Indiana Fever | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | |
| Thu., July 10 | 3 p.m. | Minnesota Lynx | Crypto.com Arena | |
| Sun., July 13 | 6 p.m. | Connecticut Sun | Crypto.com Arena | |
| Tue., July 15 | 10:00 PM | Washington Mystics | Crypto.com Arena | |
| Tue., July 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Washington Mystics | CareFirst Arena | ESPN3 |
| Thu., July 24 | 7 p.m. | Connecticut Sun | Mohegan Sun Arena | |
| Sat., July 26 | 7 p.m. | New York Liberty | Barclays Center | NBA TV |
| Tue., July 29 | 10 p.m. | Las Vegas Aces | Crypto.com Arena | NBA TV |
| Fri., Aug. 1 | 10 p.m. | Seattle Storm | Climate Pledge Arena | ION |
| Tue., Aug. 5 | 10 p.m. | Indiana Fever | Crypto.com Arena | CBSSN |
| Thu., Aug 7 | 10 p.m. | Connecticut Sun | Crypto.com Arena | |
| Sat., Aug 9 | 8:30 p.m. | Golden State Valkyries | Chase Center | |
| Sun., Aug 10 | 8 p.m. | Seattle Storm | Crypto.com Arena | |
| Tue., Aug 12 | 10 p.m. | New York Liberty | Crypto.com Arena | NBA TV |
| Fri., Aug 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Dallas Wings | College Park Center | ION |
| Sun., Aug 17 | 3:00 p.m. | Washington Mystics | CareFirst Arena | ESPN 3 |
| Wed., Aug. 20 | 10 p.m. | Dallas Wings | Crypto.com Arena | |
| Tue., Aug. 26 | 10 p.m. | Phoenix Mercury | Crypto.com Arena | NBA TV |
| Fri., Aug. 29 | 10 p.m. | Indiana Fever | Crypto.com Arena | ION |
| Sun., Aug. 31 | 8:30 p.m. | Washington Mystics | Crypto.com Arena | |
| Mon., Sept. 1 | 10 p.m. | Seattle Storm | Climate Pledge Arena | NBA TV |
| Wed., Sept. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Atlanta Dream | Gateway Center Arena | |
| Fri., Sept. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Atlanta Dream | Gateway Center Arena | ION |
| Sun., Sept. 7 | 6 p.m. | Dallas Wings | Crypto.com Arena | NBA TV |
| Tue., Sept. 9 | 10 p.m. | Phoenix Mercury | PHX Arena | NBA TV |
| Thu., Sept. 11 | 10 p.m. | Las Vegas Aces | Crypto.com Arena | NBA TV |
And to learn more about DIRECTV’s top-notch WNBA coverage, check out our WNBA Sports Hub.
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Where can I watch Los Angeles Sparks games?
For those who can’t make it out to Los Angeles to watch the Sparks compete in person, there are plenty of ways to catch more games on the Los Angeles Sparks TV schedule on DIRECTV. Below are a few networks where you can watch games:
- ESPN – Ch. 206
- ESPN2 – Ch. 209
- NBA TV – Ch. 216
- ION TV – Ch. 305
- ABC – Find your local ABC network
- CBS – Find your local CBS network
- FOX – Find your local FOX network
- Regional Sports Networks – Find RSNs in your area
- Spectrum SportsNet (local Sparks coverage)
Los Angeles Sparks Roster for 2025
Here’s the full lineup for the Sparks this season.
| # | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Odyssey Sims | Guard | Baylor |
| 1 | Sania Feagin (Rookie) | Forward | South Carolina |
| 2 | Rickea Jackson | Forward | Tennessee |
| 4 | Liatu King (Rookie) | Forward | Notre Dame |
| 5 | Dearica Hamby | Forward | Wake Forest |
| 10 | Kelsey Plum | Guard | Washington |
| 12 | Rae Burrell | Guard-Forward | Tennessee |
| 13 | Sarah Ashlee Barker (Rookie) | Guard | Alabama |
| 20 | Julie Allemand | Guard | Castors Braine |
| 21 | Mercedes Russell | Center | Tennessee |
| 22 | Cameron Brink | Forward | Stanford |
| 23 | Azurá Stevens | Forward-Center | UConn |
| 32 | Emma Cannon | Forward | Florida Southern |
Los Angeles Sparks Rivalries to Watch
The Los Angeles Sparks have a heated rivalry with the Minnesota Lynx. The two teams have been near the top of the league’s standings and battled it out in the playoffs on many occasions in the league’s history.
The Sparks will meet the Lynx on:
- May 18 at 6 p.m. ET
- June 14 at 1 p.m. ET on CBS
- June 21 at 8 p.m. ET on NBA TV
- July 10 at 3 p.m. ET
The Seattle Storm is also a perennial rival of the Sparks, being the only other team besides their archrivals the Lynx to have won more titles than the Sparks. Catch the Storm and the Sparks going head-to-head on:
- June 17 at 10 p.m. ET on NBA TV
- August 1 at 10 p.m. ET on ION TV
- August 10 at 8 p.m. ET
- September 1 at 10 p.m. ET on NBA TV
Watch Los Angeles Sparks Games on DIRECTV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can local fans watch LA Sparks games live?
Spectrum SportsNet
Who is the Los Angeles Sparks coach?
Lynne Roberts is the new head coach of the LA Sparks after the team parted ways with former coach, Curt Miller.
How many WNBA championships have the Los Angeles Sparks won?
The Sparks have won 3 WNBA titles.
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