Minnesota Lynx TV Schedule 2026: Channels, How to Watch, Players & More
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The Minnesota Lynx once again looked like championship contenders throughout the 2025 season, finishing first in the Western Conference while ranking near the top of the league on both ends of the floor. But after another deep playoff run, Minnesota’s pursuit of a record fifth WNBA championship came to an early end following an injury to Napheesa Collier during the semifinals.
Now, the Lynx enter 2026 facing both uncertainty and opportunity. Collier is expected to miss time after offseason surgery on both ankles, while several key contributors departed in free agency and the expansion draft. Even with those changes, Minnesota still has one of the strongest veteran foundations in the league behind Kayla McBride and Courtney Williams.
The future also arrived quickly for the Lynx after selecting Olivia Miles with the No. 2 overall pick in the WNBA Draft. If Miles adapts quickly and Collier returns healthy later in the season, Minnesota should once again find itself firmly in the playoff picture.
Here’s your complete guide to the Minnesota Lynx season, including the full schedule, TV information, roster updates, key players and where to watch games all season long.
Founding Season: 1999 Conference: Western Head Coach: Cheryl Reeve Home Arena: Target Center Championships: 4 (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017) 2025 Finish: Lost in the WNBA Semifinals
How to Watch Minnesota Lynx Games
For fans who can’t make it out to Target Center to watch the Lynx in person, there are several ways to follow the Minnesota Lynx TV schedule throughout the season, including national broadcasts and local streaming coverage.
Below are the channels and streaming platforms where you can watch Minnesota Lynx games live:
The Minnesota Lynx start their regular season at home at Target Center against last year’s WNBA Eastern Conference number one seed, the Atlanta Dream, at 7 p.m. Eastern. They immediately travel to Phoenix to face the Mercury, who eliminated them in last year’s WNBA semifinals. That game is on May 12 at 10 p.m. Eastern.
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Date
Opponent
Time
TV
Sun, 5/10
vs Atlanta Dream
7:00 p.m.
Victory+
Tue, 5/12
@ Phoenix Mercury
10:00 p.m.
Victory+
Thu, 5/14
@ Dallas Wings
8:00 p.m.
Prime Video
Sun, 5/17
vs Chicago Sky
7:00 p.m.
Victory+
Thu, 5/21
vs Toronto Tempo
8:00 p.m.
Victory+
Sat, 5/23
@ Chicago Sky
1:00 p.m.
CBS, Paramount+
Wed, 5/27
vs Atlanta Dream
9:00 p.m.
USA Network, Victory+
Fri, 5/29
@ Chicago Sky
7:30 p.m.
ION
Mon, 6/1
@ Phoenix Mercury
10:00 p.m.
NBCSN, Peacock, Victory+
Thu, 6/4
vs Golden State Valkyries
9:00 p.m.
Prime Video
Sat, 6/6
vs Seattle Storm
1:00 p.m.
ABC
Tue, 6/9
vs Dallas Wings
8:00 p.m.
Victory+
Sat, 6/13
@ Las Vegas Aces
8:00 p.m.
CBS, Paramount+
Mon, 6/15
vs Portland Fire
8:00 p.m.
Victory+
Wed, 6/17
@ Los Angeles Sparks
10:00 p.m.
Victory+
Fri, 6/19
@ Golden State Valkyries
10:00 p.m.
ION
Sun, 6/21
vs Washington Mystics
6:00 p.m.
NBA TV, Victory+
Wed, 6/24
@ Washington Mystics
7:30 p.m.
Victory+
Sun, 6/28
@ Dallas Wings
2:00 p.m.
CBS, Paramount+
Fri, 7/3
@ New York Liberty
7:30 p.m.
ION
Mon, 7/6
vs Connecticut Sun
8:00 p.m.
Victory+
Wed, 7/8
@ Connecticut Sun
7:30 p.m.
USA Network, Victory+
Sat, 7/11
vs New York Liberty
1:00 p.m.
ABC
Mon, 7/13
vs Phoenix Mercury
9:00 p.m.
NBCSN, Peacock, Victory+
Wed, 7/15
vs Los Angeles Sparks
1:00 p.m.
Victory+
Sat, 7/18
vs Portland Fire
8:00 p.m.
Victory+
Mon, 7/20
@ Seattle Storm
10:00 p.m.
USA Network, Victory+
Wed, 7/22
@ Seattle Storm
3:00 p.m.
Victory+
Tue, 7/28
vs Toronto Tempo
8:00 p.m.
Victory+
Thu, 7/30
@ Toronto Tempo
7:00 p.m.
Victory+
Sun, 8/2
vs Indiana Fever
1:00 p.m.
ABC
Thu, 8/6
vs Los Angeles Sparks
9:00 p.m.
Prime Video
Sat, 8/8
vs Las Vegas Aces
1:00 p.m.
CBS, Paramount+
Sun, 8/9
vs Dallas Wings
3:30 p.m.
NBC, Peacock
Wed, 8/12
@ Portland Fire
10:00 p.m.
Victory+
Sat, 8/15
@ Las Vegas Aces
8:00 p.m.
CBS, Paramount+
Wed, 8/19
@ Golden State Valkyries
10:00 p.m.
USA Network, Victory+
Fri, 8/21
@ Washington Mystics
7:30 p.m.
ION
Mon, 8/24
vs Golden State Valkyries
8:00 p.m.
USA Network, Victory+
Sun, 8/30
@ Atlanta Dream
3:00 p.m.
NBA TV, Victory+
Fri, 9/18
vs New York Liberty
7:30 p.m.
ION
Sun, 9/20
@ Connecticut Sun
1:00 p.m.
Victory+
Tue, 9/22
@ Indiana Fever
8:00 p.m.
ESPN
Thu, 9/24
vs Indiana Fever
8:00 p.m.
USA Network, Victory+
No Lynx games today? Find another matchup to watch on the full WNBA schedule.
How Did the Minnesota Lynx Perform in 2025?
The Minnesota Lynx finished with the best record in the WNBA during the 2025 season, going 34-10 while ranking first in both offensive and defensive rating. After falling short in the 2024 WNBA Finals, Minnesota looked poised to return to the championship stage behind another dominant year from Napheesa Collier.
Collier delivered one of the best individual seasons in franchise history, averaging 22.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.5 blocks per game while joining the exclusive 50-40-90 shooting club. She earned First Team All-WNBA honors for the third straight season and once again finished near the top of MVP voting.
Minnesota also received major contributions from its veteran core. Kayla McBride earned another All-Star selection after averaging 14.2 points per game, while Courtney Williams posted one of the best all-around seasons of her career with 13.6 points and 6.2 assists per game. Alanna Smith anchored the defense and won Defensive Player of the Year before departing in free agency.
The Lynx looked like serious championship favorites until Collier suffered a season-ending ankle injury during the playoffs, ending Minnesota’s postseason run earlier than expected. Even with major offseason changes ahead, the Lynx enter 2026 still looking like one of the WNBA’s top contenders.
Key Minnesota Lynx Players to Watch in 2026
The Minnesota Lynx enter 2026 with championship expectations despite several major offseason departures. Napheesa Collier, Kayla McBride and Courtney Williams remain the foundation of one of the WNBA’s best teams, while rookie guard Olivia Miles arrives as one of the most anticipated young players in the league.
Napheesa Collier
Collier continues to establish herself as one of the best all-around players in the WNBA. Last season, she averaged 22.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.5 blocks per game while earning another First Team All-WNBA and All-Defensive selection.
Her season ended prematurely because of an ankle injury during the playoffs, and she is expected to miss time entering 2026 following offseason surgery. Even so, Collier remains the centerpiece of Minnesota’s championship hopes.
Kayla McBride
McBride earned another All-Star selection after averaging 14.2 points per game and shooting nearly 40% from three-point range in 2025. With Collier sidelined to begin the season, Minnesota will rely even more heavily on McBride’s perimeter scoring and veteran leadership.
Courtney Williams
Williams continued to thrive in Minnesota’s system last season, averaging 13.6 points, 6.2 assists and nearly five rebounds per game while earning another All-Star appearance. Her ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor makes her one of the most important players on the Lynx roster entering 2026.
Olivia Miles
Miles was selected No. 2 overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft after an outstanding final college season at TCU. She averaged 19.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game while establishing herself as one of the most versatile guards in the country.
With Collier expected to miss time early in the season, Miles could immediately take on a significant role in Minnesota’s offense.
Even after several roster changes, the Lynx still possess enough talent and experience to remain firmly in the championship conversation heading into 2026.
Top Minnesota Lynx Rivalries to Watch in 2026
The Minnesota Lynx remain one of the WNBA’s most successful franchises and continue to share several major rivalries throughout the league. Matchups against the Phoenix Mercury, Los Angeles Sparks and Indiana Fever should once again be among Minnesota’s biggest games in 2026.
The Lynx and Mercury have spent years competing for Western Conference championships and deep playoff runs, making this one of the WNBA’s most consistent postseason rivalries.
Minnesota and Los Angeles have frequently battled during some of the biggest moments in recent WNBA history, including multiple playoff and Finals matchups.
The Fever and Lynx have developed another competitive interconference rivalry after several high-stakes playoff meetings and championship-caliber seasons in recent years.
Stream Minnesota Lynx 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 Minnesota Lynx games live all year long, from the opening tip of the regular season through the WNBA Playoffs and Finals.
Whether you’re following Napheesa Collier, Olivia Miles and one of the WNBA’s top championship contenders or tuning in for major Western Conference matchups, DIRECTV gives basketball fans access to national broadcasts, streaming options and local coverage all season long.
Local Minnesota Lynx fans can stream games live on the free, ad-support streaming service, Victory+.
Who is the Minnesota Lynx head coach?
Cheryl Reeve is the head coach of the Minnesota Lynx, entering her 17th season. Reeve has won four WNBA championships and made it to the finals in three more. She is second all-time in regular season wins and tied for first with four WNBA championships. She also has the most playoff wins of any coach all-time.
How many WNBA Championship games have the Minnesota Lyxn won?
The Lynx has won 4 WNBA titles.
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