It’s the Phoenix Mercury versus the Washington Mystics at CareFirst Arena on August 9, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- Location: CareFirst Arena
- League Package: WNBA League Pass
How to Watch Phoenix Mercury vs. Washington Mystics on August 9, 2026
You can watch the Washington Mystics take on the Phoenix Mercury live on DIRECTV with WNBA League Pass on August 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET.
Phoenix Mercury (12-20) at Washington Mystics (17-12) — Game Preview
The Phoenix Mercury (12-20) head to CareFirst Arena to face the Washington Mystics (17-12) on August 9, 2026. Washington controls the glass with 37.2 rebounds per game, well ahead of Phoenix’s 31.3 mark, and that edge on the boards looms as a key factor in this one. Kahleah Copper leads the Mercury attack at 21.0 points per game on 43.7% shooting from the floor and she is just as steady at the line, hitting 78.8% of her free throws. Alyssa Thomas runs the Phoenix offense as its top distributor, averaging 8.4 assists per game while still pulling down 7.3 rebounds, giving the Mercury a dual threat in the backcourt and frontcourt. On the Washington side, Sonia Citron paces the scoring column with 17.1 points per game and adds 3.8 assists per game, while Shakira Austin anchors the interior with 9.5 rebounds per game, including 7.6 on the defensive end. Phoenix will also be without Jovana Nogic, who is out for the Mercury heading into this one.
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What Time is the Phoenix Mercury vs. Washington Mystics Game Today?
The Phoenix Mercury vs. Washington Mystics game starts at 3:00 PM ET.
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Players to Watch: Phoenix Mercury vs. Washington Mystics
Phoenix Mercury
Kahleah Copper — G. She anchors the Mercury scoring load at 21.0 points per game, converting at a 43.7% clip from the floor. Copper is just as reliable at the stripe, knocking down 78.8% of her free throw attempts.
Alyssa Thomas — F. Thomas serves as Phoenix’s primary facilitator, averaging 8.4 assists per game across 34.1 minutes a night. She still finds time to work the glass, adding 7.3 rebounds per game with 5.7 coming on the defensive end and just 3.6 turnovers to balance her heavy usage.
Washington Mystics
Sonia Citron — G. The Mystics guard is averaging 17.1 points per game on 45.3% shooting, pairing scoring with 3.8 assists per game as a secondary playmaker. Her 89.2% free throw rate makes her one of Washington’s most trusted closers late in games.
Shakira Austin — C. Austin controls the paint for Washington, pulling down 9.5 rebounds per game, with 7.6 coming on the defensive glass and 1.9 on the offensive end. That rebounding rate gives the Mystics a clear advantage in second-chance opportunities against this Phoenix frontcourt.
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