It’s the Los Angeles Sparks versus the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center on August 6, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Location: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
- Streaming: Amazon Prime Video
- League Package: WNBA League Pass
How to Watch Los Angeles Sparks vs. Minnesota Lynx on August 6, 2026
You can watch the Minnesota Lynx take on the Los Angeles Sparks live on DIRECTV on Amazon Prime Video on August 6, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET.
Los Angeles Sparks (11-18) at Minnesota Lynx (25-6) — Game Preview
The Los Angeles Sparks (11-18) visit the Minnesota Lynx (25-6) at Target Center on August 6, 2026. Minnesota controls the glass at 35.3 rebounds per game, well clear of Los Angeles’s 31.0, a gap that has helped fuel the Lynx to the top of the WNBA standings this season. Nneka Ogwumike carries the Sparks offense with 17.2 points and 8.9 rebounds a game on 52.1% shooting, giving Los Angeles a reliable scoring option even on a difficult night.
Across the floor, Olivia Miles has taken over as Minnesota’s primary threat, averaging 19.7 points and 5.8 assists while shooting 50.2% from the field. Natasha Howard adds another rebounding presence for the Lynx at 7.8 boards a night, split 4.4 on the defensive end and 3.4 on the offensive glass, and that frontcourt depth is part of why Minnesota sits with zero games behind the league lead while the Sparks have slipped 13 games back. Los Angeles will also be missing forward Alissa Pili, who remains out, thinning a Sparks frontcourt that already gives up size to Minnesota.
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What Time is the Los Angeles Sparks vs. Minnesota Lynx Game Today?
The Los Angeles Sparks vs. Minnesota Lynx game starts at 9:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Los Angeles Sparks vs. Minnesota Lynx?
You can watch Los Angeles Sparks vs. Minnesota Lynx on Amazon Prime Video and WNBA League Pass (blackout restrictions and other exclusions may apply).
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Players to Watch: Los Angeles Sparks vs. Minnesota Lynx
Los Angeles Sparks
Nneka Ogwumike — F. Ogwumike anchors the Sparks front line with 17.2 points and 8.9 rebounds a game, converting at a 52.1% clip from the floor. She leans heavily toward the defensive glass, pulling down 7.3 boards on that end compared to 1.6 offensively, and she cashes in at the line at an 84.8% rate when fouled.
Erica Wheeler — G. Point guard Erica Wheeler runs the Sparks offense across 27.8 minutes a night, distributing 5.3 assists per game while holding her turnovers to just 2.0. That assist-to-turnover balance makes her the steadiest ball handler on a Los Angeles roster that has struggled for consistency this season.
Minnesota Lynx
Olivia Miles — G. Olivia Miles has become Minnesota’s offensive centerpiece, scoring 19.7 points and setting up teammates for 5.8 assists a game. She gets there efficiently too, shooting 50.2% from the field and 87.5% from the free-throw line, though her 3.0 turnovers per game are the one soft spot in her ledger.
Natasha Howard — F. Natasha Howard patrols the Lynx frontcourt at 7.8 rebounds per game, with 4.4 coming on the defensive glass and 3.4 on the offensive end. Her rebounding split reflects how often Minnesota generates extra possessions in the paint, an edge the Sparks have not consistently matched this season.
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