It’s the Los Angeles Sparks versus the New York Liberty at Barclays Center on August 13, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
- Streaming: Amazon Prime Video
- League Package: WNBA League Pass
How to Watch Los Angeles Sparks vs. New York Liberty on August 13, 2026
You can watch the New York Liberty take on the Los Angeles Sparks live on DIRECTV on Amazon Prime Video on August 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET.
Los Angeles Sparks (12-20) at New York Liberty (20-14) — Game Preview
The Los Angeles Sparks (12-20) visit the New York Liberty (20-14) at Barclays Center on August 13, 2026, with New York looking to build on a strong season while Los Angeles plays out a rebuilding year. New York’s rebounding numbers stand out in this one, with the Liberty pulling down 35.1 boards a game compared to 31.1 for the Sparks.
Nneka Ogwumike anchors the Los Angeles frontcourt averaging 17.1 points and 8.8 rebounds per game while shooting 51.2% from the floor, giving the Sparks a reliable inside scoring option even in a down year. On the home side, Breanna Stewart leads New York with 21.3 points per game on 47.0% shooting, the kind of scoring punch that has kept the Liberty near the top of the WNBA standings.
Jonquel Jones adds to New York’s rebounding advantage with 9.1 boards a game, while Erica Wheeler runs the Sparks offense with 5.4 assists per game. New York sits just 1.5 games behind the top of the Eastern Conference, while Los Angeles trails the pace in the West by 14.5 games, numbers that show just how differently the two clubs’ seasons have gone.
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What Time is the Los Angeles Sparks vs. New York Liberty Game Today?
The Los Angeles Sparks vs. New York Liberty game starts at 8:00 PM ET.
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You can watch Los Angeles Sparks vs. New York Liberty 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. New York Liberty
Los Angeles Sparks
Nneka Ogwumike — F. Ogwumike leads Los Angeles with 17.1 points and 8.8 rebounds per game, shooting an efficient 51.2% from the floor as the Sparks’ primary frontcourt threat. She’s also reliable from the line at 85.9%, and her rebounding splits 7.0 defensive to 1.8 offensive boards a night.
Running the Los Angeles offense from the point, Erica Wheeler distributes 5.4 assists a game while logging 27.9 minutes of floor time per outing. Her turnover rate stays low at 1.9 per game, evidence of the ball security that keeps the Sparks’ offense organized.
New York Liberty
Breanna Stewart — F. Stewart paces the Liberty with 21.3 points per game, the top scoring mark in this matchup, and does it while connecting on 47.0% of her shots from the field. She’s also money at the line, converting 84.9% of her free throw attempts.
New York’s floor general, Pauline Astier hands out 3.4 assists per game across 23.4 minutes a night. She protects the ball well, coughing it up just 1.6 times per game on average.
Down low, Jonquel Jones controls the glass for New York with 9.1 rebounds a game, the top rebounding total on either roster, split 7.0 on the defensive end and 2.1 on the offensive glass.
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