It’s the New York Liberty versus the Phoenix Mercury at Mortgage Matchup Center on August 1, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- Location: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
- TV Channels: ABC, ABC TELEVISION S(WCVB), ESPN Deportes, ABC TELEVISION S(WMUR)
- League Package: WNBA League Pass
How to Watch New York Liberty vs. Phoenix Mercury on August 1, 2026
You can watch the Phoenix Mercury take on the New York Liberty live on DIRECTV on ABC, ABC TELEVISION S(WCVB), ESPN Deportes and ABC TELEVISION S(WMUR) on August 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET.
New York Liberty (16-13) at Phoenix Mercury (11-18) — Game Preview
The New York Liberty (16-13) hit the road to face the Phoenix Mercury (11-18) at Mortgage Matchup Center on August 1, 2026. New York enters as the more prolific offense, averaging 89.7 points per game to Phoenix’s 83.2, a gap that shows up on the glass too where the Liberty out-rebound the Mercury 34.5 to 31.6 per night. Breanna Stewart leads the way for New York, putting up 21.5 points per game on 47.3% shooting from the field while knocking down 84.7% of her free throws.
Kahleah Copper answers for Phoenix, averaging 20.7 points per game on 43.5% shooting, though her frontcourt running mate Alyssa Thomas does even more damage as a distributor, dishing out 8.3 assists per game across 33.7 minutes a night. Jonquel Jones anchors the Liberty inside at 9.0 rebounds per game, split between 6.9 on the defensive glass and 2.1 on the offensive end. New York will be without Breanna Stewart’s frontcourt partner Satou Sabally, who remains out with a concussion, thinning an already shorthanded rotation.
National TV
ABC, ABC TELEVISION S(WCVB), ESPN Deportes, ABC TELEVISION S(WMUR)
League Packages
WNBA League Pass
What Time is the New York Liberty vs. Phoenix Mercury Game Today?
The New York Liberty vs. Phoenix Mercury game starts at 3:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch New York Liberty vs. Phoenix Mercury?
You can watch New York Liberty vs. Phoenix Mercury on ABC, ABC TELEVISION S(WCVB), ESPN Deportes, ABC TELEVISION S(WMUR) and WNBA League Pass (blackout restrictions and other exclusions may apply).
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Players to Watch: New York Liberty vs. Phoenix Mercury
New York Liberty
Breanna Stewart — F. The Liberty’s frontcourt centerpiece is putting up 21.5 points per game on a sharp 47.3% from the field, efficiency that keeps New York’s offense humming even on nights the jumper isn’t falling early. She’s also automatic at the line, converting 84.7% of her free-throw attempts, which makes her a threat to close out tight fourth quarters.
Pauline Astier — G. Running the point for New York, Astier is averaging 3.6 assists per game across 23.8 minutes a night, distributing the ball for a deep Liberty rotation. She protects it well for a guard still growing into a bigger role, turning it over just 1.7 times per game.
Jonquel Jones — C. Down low, Jones controls the glass at 9.0 rebounds per game, splitting the work 6.9 on the defensive end and 2.1 on the offensive boards. That rebounding margin gives New York extra possessions against a Phoenix frontcourt that will need to match her physicality inside.
Phoenix Mercury
Kahleah Copper — G. Copper carries the scoring load for Phoenix, averaging 20.7 points per game on 43.5% shooting from the floor. She rounds out her efficiency at the line, hitting 80.3% of her free-throw attempts.
Alyssa Thomas — F. A do-everything forward, Thomas leads the Mercury with 8.3 assists per game across a heavy 33.7 minutes of floor time. Her 3.5 turnovers per game come with the territory of that workload, but the playmaking numbers more than justify the minutes.
Natasha Mack — F. Mack cleans up the boards for Phoenix at 7.6 rebounds per game, with 4.9 coming on the defensive end and 2.7 on the offensive glass. Her activity on the offensive boards gives the Mercury second-chance looks against a Liberty defense that will lean on Jones to control the paint.
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