It’s the Los Angeles Sparks versus the Connecticut Sun at TD Garden on August 18, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Location: TD Garden, Boston, MA
- TV Channels: NBC Sports Boston. Spectrum SportsNet
- League Package: WNBA League Pass
How to Watch Los Angeles Sparks vs. Connecticut Sun on August 18, 2026
You can watch the Connecticut Sun take on the Los Angeles Sparks live on DIRECTV on NBC Sports Boston on August 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET.
Los Angeles Sparks (12-22) at Connecticut Sun (8-25) — Game Preview
The Los Angeles Sparks (12-22) visit the Connecticut Sun (8-25) at TD Garden in Boston on August 18, 2026, with both clubs playing out a lost season far from playoff contention. Los Angeles brings the busier attack into the night, averaging 88.3 points per game to Connecticut’s 79.2, even though the Sun actually own the rebounding edge at 33.1 boards a game against the Sparks’ 31.1. Nneka Ogwumike leads that Los Angeles attack, putting up 16.8 points and 8.8 rebounds a game on 50.8% shooting from the field.
Brittney Griner answers for Connecticut, averaging 13.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks while connecting on 52.7% of her shots. Dearica Hamby gives the Sparks a second scoring punch at 15.1 points and 7.3 rebounds a night, while Leila Lacan runs the Sun’s offense with 11.8 points and 4.5 assists a game. Connecticut sits 14 games behind the WNBA’s front-runner and Los Angeles trails by 16, a gap that says plenty about where both teams stand this August.
Regional Coverage
NBC Sports Boston, Spectrum Sportsnet
League Packages
WNBA League Pass
What Time is the Los Angeles Sparks vs. Connecticut Sun Game Today?
The Los Angeles Sparks vs. Connecticut Sun game starts at 7:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Los Angeles Sparks vs. Connecticut Sun?
You can watch Los Angeles Sparks vs. Connecticut Sun on NBC Sports Boston, Spectrum Sportsnet and WNBA League Pass (blackout restrictions and other exclusions may apply).
How to Connect WNBA League Pass to DIRECTV
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Players to Watch: Los Angeles Sparks vs. Connecticut Sun
Los Angeles Sparks
Nneka Ogwumike — F. Nneka Ogwumike anchors the frontcourt for Los Angeles, putting up 16.8 points and 8.8 rebounds a game while shooting a sharp 50.8% from the field. She gets to the free-throw line often too, cashing in at an 84.4% clip, and 7.0 of her boards a night come on the defensive glass.
Dearica Hamby — F. At 15.1 points and 7.3 rebounds per game, Dearica Hamby gives the Sparks a second reliable scoring option alongside Ogwumike. She’s converting 56.0% of her shots from the floor, with 5.3 defensive rebounds and 2.1 offensive boards rounding out a complete two-way night, and she still chips in 2.5 assists a game.
Erica Wheeler — G. Running the point for Los Angeles, Erica Wheeler is averaging 9.2 points and 5.3 assists across 27.8 minutes a night. Her 86.7% free-throw shooting makes her dependable in close games, though her 1.9 turnovers per game show the tightrope that comes with heavy point-guard minutes.
Connecticut Sun
Brittney Griner — C. Brittney Griner remains Connecticut’s top scoring option, averaging 13.2 points and 5.8 rebounds to go with 1.8 blocks a game as the Sun’s rim protector. She’s shooting an efficient 52.7% from the field, even though her 67.2% mark from the free-throw line leaves some points on the table.
Leila Lacan — G. Leila Lacan directs the Sun’s offense with 4.5 assists per game, adding 11.8 points a night on 42.3% shooting from the floor. Her 28.5 minutes per game lead Connecticut’s backcourt, and her 2.3 turnovers a game are a reasonable price for that much playmaking responsibility.
Olivia Nelson-Ododa — C. Olivia Nelson-Ododa patrols the glass for Connecticut, pulling down 6.1 rebounds a game with 4.4 coming on the defensive end. Her 1.7 offensive rebounds per game hand the Sun a few extra possessions a night, a small but real boost for a team searching for edges.
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