It’s the New York Liberty versus the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center on September 18, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Location: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
- TV Channels: ION Television
- League Package: WNBA League Pass
How to Watch New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx on September 18, 2026
You can watch the Minnesota Lynx take on the New York Liberty live on DIRECTV on ION Television on September 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET.
New York Liberty (24-16) at Minnesota Lynx (31-9) — Game Preview
The New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx meet at Target Center on September 18, 2026, with New York carrying a 24-16 record into a road date against a Minnesota club sitting at 31-9. The Lynx currently sit atop the WNBA standings with zero games back, while the Liberty enter 2.5 games behind the pace, adding some late-season stakes to the trip. Breanna Stewart leads the way for New York, averaging 20.4 points per game on 46.5% shooting from the floor while knocking down 84.6% of her free throws.
Across the floor, Olivia Miles has matched that production for Minnesota, putting up 19.7 points and 6.0 assists per game on 49.5% shooting and an 86.9% mark at the line. Jonquel Jones controls the glass for the Liberty at 9.0 rebounds per game, 6.9 of them on the defensive end, while Minnesota’s Natasha Howard counters with 7.7 rebounds per game of her own. New York will be without Satou Sabally, who is out with a concussion, and Minnesota is missing Anastasiia Olairi Kosu with a right foot injury, thinning the rotation on both sides.
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What Time is the New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx Game Today?
The New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx game starts at 7:30 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx?
You can watch New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx on ION Television and WNBA League Pass (blackout restrictions and other exclusions may apply).
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Players to Watch: New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx
New York Liberty
Breanna Stewart — F. The Liberty’s top scoring option is putting together another efficient season, averaging 20.4 points per game while connecting on 46.5% of her field-goal attempts. She is nearly automatic from the free-throw line too, hitting at an 84.6% clip, which keeps New York’s offense flowing even when the perimeter shots aren’t falling.
Pauline Astier — G. Running the point for New York, Astier distributes at a 3.4 assists per game pace across 23.3 minutes a night. Her 1.7 turnovers per game reflect a steady hand, giving the Liberty a reliable setup option in the backcourt.
Jonquel Jones — C. Jones patrols the paint for New York, pulling down 9.0 rebounds per game with 6.9 of those coming on the defensive glass. The other 2.1 boards per game on the offensive end give the Liberty extra possessions to work with inside.
Minnesota Lynx
Olivia Miles — G. No player on either roster does more across the board than Miles, who is averaging 19.7 points and 6.0 assists per game while shooting 49.5% from the floor. She backs that up at the line too, converting 86.9% of her free-throw attempts, and her 3.1 turnovers per game come in a heavy 30.9 minutes of nightly usage.
Natasha Howard — F. Howard cleans up the boards for Minnesota at 7.7 rebounds per game, split between 4.4 on the defensive end and 3.4 on the offensive glass. That balance gives the Lynx second-chance opportunities on a night when they hold home-court advantage at Target Center.
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