It’s the New York Liberty versus the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena on June 17, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Location: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
- TV Channels: USA Network
How to Watch New York Liberty vs. Chicago Sky on June 17, 2026
You can watch the Chicago Sky take on the New York Liberty live with DIRECTV on USA Network channel 242 on June 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET.
New York Liberty (10-4) at Chicago Sky (4-9) — Game Preview
The New York Liberty bring a 10-4 record into Wintrust Arena to face a Chicago Sky side sitting at 4-9. The gap shows up most clearly in scoring, where New York averages 88.4 points per game against Chicago’s 82.2. Breanna Stewart anchors the visitors at 19.9 points per game on 44.2 percent shooting, giving the Liberty a reliable first option whenever the offense stalls.
On the home side Skylar Diggins runs the show at 15.2 points per game, leaning on her 78.1 percent free-throw stroke to keep Chicago in the math. Jonquel Jones tilts the rebounding battle in New York’s favor at 9.2 boards a night, while Kamilla Cardoso answers for the Sky at 8.6, setting up a physical interior matchup that could decide who controls the extra possessions.
National TV
USA Network
What Time is the New York Liberty vs. Chicago Sky Game Today?
The New York Liberty vs. Chicago Sky game starts at 8:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch New York Liberty vs. Chicago Sky?
You can watch New York Liberty vs. Chicago Sky on USA Network.
Players to Watch: New York Liberty vs. Chicago Sky
New York Liberty
Breanna Stewart — F. Stewart leads the Liberty in scoring at 19.9 points per game while shooting 44.2 percent from the floor, the offensive hub New York runs through. Her 89.0 percent mark at the free-throw line makes her a dependable closer when games tighten late.
Pauline Astier — G. Astier handles the primary distributing duties, averaging 3.9 assists across 25.7 minutes per game. She keeps the ball moving cleanly, turning it over just 1.6 times a night, which helps New York protect its possession edge.
Jonquel Jones — C. Jones controls the glass for the Liberty at 9.2 rebounds per game, a number that paces this matchup. The bulk of that work comes on the defensive end, where she pulls down 7.1 boards to go with 2.1 on the offensive side.
Chicago Sky
Skylar Diggins — G. Diggins is the Sky’s leading scorer at 15.2 points per game, generating offense even on a 39.5 percent shooting clip. She converts at the line at a 78.1 percent rate, giving Chicago a steady source of points when the half-court bogs down.
Natasha Cloud — G. Cloud sets up the Chicago offense with a team-best 4.3 assists per game while logging 28.6 minutes a night. The trade-off is ball security, as she also averages 2.9 turnovers, the kind of volume New York will look to exploit in transition.
Kamilla Cardoso — C. Cardoso is Chicago’s anchor on the boards at 8.6 rebounds per game, keeping the Sky competitive on the glass against a bigger Liberty front line. Her 2.7 offensive rebounds per game stand out, generating second chances that Chicago badly needs given its scoring deficit.
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