It’s the Chicago Sky versus the New York Liberty at Barclays Center on August 29, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
- TV Channels: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+
- League Package: WNBA League Pass
How to Watch Chicago Sky vs. New York Liberty on August 29, 2026
You can watch the New York Liberty take on the Chicago Sky live on DIRECTV on Paramount+, CBS on August 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET.
Chicago Sky (15-24) at New York Liberty (23-16) — Game Preview
The Chicago Sky head into Barclays Center to face the New York Liberty on August 29 carrying a 15-24 record against a Liberty club that sits at 23-16. New York is the more balanced offense, averaging 89.9 points per game to Chicago’s 87.2, and out-rebounding the Sky 35.1 to 33.4 a night. Kamilla Cardoso leads the Sky inside, putting up 14.9 points and 8.9 rebounds per game while shooting 54.8% from the floor.
Breanna Stewart carries the load for New York at 20.6 points per game on 46.7% shooting and an 84.4% clip at the line, giving the Liberty their clearest scoring outlet on either end of the floor. Courtney Vandersloot runs the point for Chicago at 5.2 assists per game, the top distributor for either side and a steadying presence for a Sky backcourt already shorthanded. New York is dealing with absences of its own, with Satou Sabally, Elizabeth Balogun and Anneli Maley all unavailable, thinning the Liberty rotation even as they hold the better record.
National TV
CBS
Streaming
Paramount+
League Packages
WNBA League Pass
What Time is the Chicago Sky vs. New York Liberty Game Today?
The Chicago Sky vs. New York Liberty game starts at 1:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Chicago Sky vs. New York Liberty?
You can watch Chicago Sky vs. New York Liberty on Paramount+, CBS and WNBA League Pass (blackout restrictions and other exclusions may apply).
How to Connect WNBA League Pass to DIRECTV
You can access the WNBA app on DIRECTV and connect your WNBA League Pass subscription to stream WNBA games live, all season long.
Players to Watch: Chicago Sky vs. New York Liberty
Chicago Sky
Kamilla Cardoso — C. Cardoso anchors the paint for Chicago, averaging 14.9 points and 8.9 rebounds per game while connecting on 54.8% of her field-goal attempts, the most efficient mark among the team’s regular scoring options. She splits her rebounding fairly evenly between the ends, pulling down 6.0 defensive boards and 2.9 offensive boards a night, and she’s a reliable option at the line at 74.7%.
Courtney Vandersloot — G. At the point, Vandersloot runs the Sky offense at 5.2 assists per game against just 2.0 turnovers, the best distributor-to-mistake ratio on either roster. She logs 21.9 minutes a night, still the steadying hand for a Chicago backcourt that has absorbed several injuries this season.
Azura Stevens — F. Stevens gives Chicago a second frontcourt scoring option, putting up 10.9 points and 6.7 rebounds per game on 42.8% shooting from the floor. She adds a reliable 78.1% mark at the free-throw line, giving the Sky a consistent second scoring look alongside Cardoso in the paint.
New York Liberty
Breanna Stewart — F. Stewart leads all scorers in this matchup at 20.6 points per game, shooting 46.7% from the field for a New York offense that ranks among the league’s most productive. She’s especially reliable from the stripe, converting 84.4% of her free-throw attempts, giving the Liberty a go-to option when the game tightens.
Pauline Astier — G. Astier directs New York’s offense from the guard spot, dishing out 3.4 assists per game against just 1.7 turnovers over 23.3 minutes a night. That ratio makes her one of the more careful ball-handlers in this matchup, complementing a Liberty frontcourt built around size and rebounding.
Jonquel Jones — C. Jones anchors the boards for New York, averaging 9.1 rebounds per game with a 7.1 to 2.1 split between the defensive and offensive glass. Her rebounding numbers top both rosters in this matchup, anchoring New York inside alongside Stewart’s scoring.
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