It’s the Toronto Tempo versus the Phoenix Mercury at Mortgage Matchup Center on August 29, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- Location: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
- TV Channels: AZ Family Sports Net, Merc+
- League Package: WNBA League Pass
How to Watch Toronto Tempo vs. Phoenix Mercury on August 29, 2026
You can watch the Phoenix Mercury take on the Toronto Tempo live on DIRECTV on AZ Family Sports Net, Merc+ on August 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET.
Toronto Tempo (11-27) at Phoenix Mercury (13-26) — Game Preview
The Toronto Tempo (11-27) visit the Phoenix Mercury (13-26) at Mortgage Matchup Center on August 29, with both teams looking to close out a difficult season on a high note. Toronto actually outscores its opponents by a healthier margin than Phoenix does, averaging 87.0 points per game to the Mercury’s 83.7, even though Phoenix holds the better record. Kahleah Copper carries the Mercury offense, averaging 21.3 points per game on 44.5% shooting from the floor and 78.8% from the line.
She gets steady support from Alyssa Thomas, who runs the offense with 8.3 assists per game and adds 7.7 rebounds while logging 33.8 minutes a night. On the visiting side, Kiki Rice paces Toronto with 12.6 points and 3.1 assists per game on 48.9% shooting, while Laura Juskaite adds 10.2 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. Toronto is playing shorthanded with seven players sidelined for Saturday’s game, while Phoenix is missing four of its own, including guard Kelsey Plum.
Regional Coverage
AZ Family Sports Net, Merc+
League Packages
WNBA League Pass
What Time is the Toronto Tempo vs. Phoenix Mercury Game Today?
The Toronto Tempo vs. Phoenix Mercury game starts at 10:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Toronto Tempo vs. Phoenix Mercury?
You can watch Toronto Tempo vs. Phoenix Mercury on AZ Family Sports Net, Merc+ and WNBA League Pass (blackout restrictions and other exclusions may apply).
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Players to Watch: Toronto Tempo vs. Phoenix Mercury
Toronto Tempo
Kiki Rice — G. Rice has emerged as Toronto’s primary scoring option this season, averaging 12.6 points and 3.1 assists per game while shooting an efficient 48.9% from the floor. She rarely turns the ball over relative to her workload, coughing it up just 1.4 times a night, and her 86.5% mark from the free-throw line makes her a reliable option in the closing minutes.
Laura Juskaite — F. Alongside Rice in Toronto’s frontcourt, Juskaite provides a second scoring punch at 10.2 points per game and adds 4.2 rebounds a night. Most of that rebounding work comes on the defensive glass, where she pulls down 3.1 boards per game, and she has connected on 78.9% of her free-throw attempts.
Temi Fagbenle — C. Fagbenle anchors the middle of Toronto’s rotation, contributing 5.8 points and 3.2 rebounds per game on a sharp 52.7% shooting clip. Her interior presence gives the Tempo a needed low-post option with so many perimeter players sidelined this week.
Phoenix Mercury
Kahleah Copper — G. Copper leads all Mercury scorers with 21.3 points per game, shooting 44.5% from the field to pace Phoenix’s offense. She backs that scoring load up at the free-throw line too, connecting on 78.8% of her attempts, which keeps her efficient even on nights when her jumper isn’t falling.
Alyssa Thomas — F. The engine of Phoenix’s offense runs through Thomas, who logs 8.3 assists per game to go with 7.7 rebounds and 33.8 minutes a night. Her 3.6 turnovers per game reflect just how much ball-handling responsibility she absorbs, and her rebounding splits skew toward the defensive glass at 6.1 per game.
Natasha Mack — F. Mack gives Phoenix a reliable frontcourt scoring option, converting 61.0% of her field-goal attempts while averaging 6.8 rebounds and 8.4 points per game. With four regulars sidelined for Saturday’s game, her rebounding presence off the bench carries added weight.
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