It’s the Washington Mystics versus the Phoenix Mercury at Mortgage Matchup Center on August 27, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- Location: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
- Streaming: Amazon Prime Video
- League Package: WNBA League Pass
How to Watch Washington Mystics vs. Phoenix Mercury on August 27, 2026
You can watch the Phoenix Mercury take on the Washington Mystics live on DIRECTV on Amazon Prime Video on August 27, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET.
Washington Mystics (23-15) at Phoenix Mercury (13-25) — Game Preview
The Washington Mystics (23-15) visit the Phoenix Mercury (13-25) at Mortgage Matchup Center on August 27, 2026, with Washington still fighting for playoff position and Phoenix already playing out a lost season. The Mystics have out-rebounded the field all year, averaging 37.8 boards a game as a team against the Mercury’s 31.5, a gap that could decide who controls the glass tonight. Shakira Austin anchors Washington’s frontcourt with 16.9 points and 9.5 rebounds per game, shooting 48.8% from the floor and 72.3% at the line.
Phoenix counters with Kahleah Copper, who leads the Mercury at 20.9 points per game on 44.0% shooting and 78.9% from the free-throw line. Alyssa Thomas runs the Mercury offense from the forward spot, averaging 8.3 assists to go with 7.7 rebounds per game, a rare assist-rebound combination for a frontcourt player this deep into the season. Washington sits just 2 games behind the league lead while Phoenix trails by 17.5, a gap that frames the stakes on both ends of the floor tonight.
Streaming
Amazon Prime Video
League Packages
WNBA League Pass
What Time is the Washington Mystics vs. Phoenix Mercury Game Today?
The Washington Mystics vs. Phoenix Mercury game starts at 10:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Washington Mystics vs. Phoenix Mercury?
You can watch Washington Mystics vs. Phoenix Mercury on Amazon Prime Video and WNBA League Pass (blackout restrictions and other exclusions may apply).
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Players to Watch: Washington Mystics vs. Phoenix Mercury
Washington Mystics
Shakira Austin — C. The Mystics center is putting up 16.9 points and 9.5 rebounds per game this season, shooting 48.8% from the field to anchor Washington’s frontcourt on both ends. She’s just as reliable at the line, connecting on 72.3% of her free throws, and her 7.5 defensive rebounds per game keep second-chance opportunities away from the Mercury.
Sonia Citron runs the Mystics backcourt, averaging 4.3 assists against 2.5 turnovers per game while logging 33.2 minutes a night, a workload that shows how much Washington leans on her to organize the offense. Her steady hand setting up teammates gives the Mystics a reliable outlet alongside Austin inside.
Phoenix Mercury
Kahleah Copper — G. Copper leads Phoenix in scoring at 20.9 points per game on 44.0% shooting, carrying much of the Mercury’s offensive weight on a rebuilding roster. She’s a threat from the free-throw line too, converting at a 78.9% clip that makes her a reliable option in the fourth quarter.
Alyssa Thomas gives Phoenix a rare frontcourt playmaker, averaging 8.3 assists and 7.7 rebounds per game while logging 33.9 minutes a night. Her assist total comes with just 3.6 turnovers per game, evidence of how much offensive responsibility the Mercury put in her hands from the forward spot.
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