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WNBA GAMES ON TV
Friday, May 15
Washington Mystics at Indiana Fever — 7:30 PM — ION
Caitlin Clark returns to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday night as the Indiana Fever host the Washington Mystics in an early-season matchup. Indiana (1-1) earned its first win of the year over the Los Angeles Sparks earlier this week, with Clark, Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston combining for more than 70 points. Washington (1-1) is a young roster still finding its identity, and the Mystics will try to keep pace with a healthy Clark on the floor. The Fever enter the year as a true title contender after reaching the semifinals last season without their star guard.
Las Vegas at Connecticut Sun — 7:30 PM — NBC Sports Boston
The Las Vegas Aces (2-1) head to Mohegan Sun Arena to face a Connecticut Sun (0-3) club that has yet to register a win. A’ja Wilson and the Aces will test a Connecticut rotation that has lacked offensive firepower through the early weeks of the season. The Sun need a homecourt boost to flip their season around, and the arena should be loud for a Friday opener. Las Vegas remains one of the deepest rosters in the league even after some shuffling over the offseason.
Chicago Sky at Phoenix Mercury — 10:00 PM — ION
An undefeated Chicago Sky (2-0) team rolls into Phoenix on Friday night with a chance to push to 3-0 in the early WNBA standings. The Phoenix Mercury (1-2) need a home win to right the ship after a slow start, and the Footprint Center crowd has been waiting all spring for a Friday-night statement. Chicago has leaned on perimeter shooting and tough defense to open the year, which fits the personnel Phoenix will struggle to match without consistent interior scoring. A late tip will reward fans who stay up across two time zones.
Toronto Tempo at Los Angeles Sparks — 10:00 PM — ION
Crypto.com Arena hosts the Toronto Tempo on Friday night as the WNBA expansion club visits the Los Angeles Sparks (0-2) for a late tip on the West Coast. Toronto sits at 1-1 in its first WNBA season and has shown more poise than most expansion teams typically display this early. The Sparks need a win to flip the early script on what has been a frustrating start. Both rosters feature young guards who can change the pace in transition.
Saturday, May 16
No WNBA games on today.
Sunday, May 17
Las Vegas at Atlanta Dream — 1:30 PM — NBC, Peacock
Peacock and NBC carry an undefeated Atlanta Dream (2-0) team hosting the Las Vegas Aces (2-1) on Sunday afternoon. Atlanta has been one of the more entertaining stories of the early WNBA season, with balanced scoring and tough defense out of the gate. A’ja Wilson and the Aces will try to keep their early West lead intact with a road win in the South. The 1:30 ET tip puts this one in the most-watched window of WNBA Sunday.
Seattle Storm at Indiana Fever — 6:00 PM — Peacock
Gainbridge Fieldhouse hosts another packed crowd on Sunday evening as the Indiana Fever take on the Seattle Storm. Caitlin Clark and the Fever are continuing to ramp up after Clark’s healthy return to the lineup this spring. Seattle (1-2) has played close games but cannot quite finish them in the final two minutes. The Fever should have the energy advantage at home and the bigger names on the floor, which usually translates to a primetime WNBA window.
Toronto Tempo at Los Angeles Sparks — 7:00 PM
Crypto.com Arena wraps a busy WNBA weekend on Sunday evening with the Los Angeles Sparks (0-2) hosting the Toronto Tempo (1-1). Expansion Toronto has been more competitive than most predicted heading into the season, with a young roster that can shoot and defend the perimeter. The Sparks need to find more consistent offense beyond Rickea Jackson and Dearica Hamby. A late tip on the West Coast offers fans a chance to see two of the youngest rosters in the league go at it.
Chicago Sky at Minnesota Lynx — 7:00 PM — Victory+
Target Center welcomes the undefeated Chicago Sky (2-0) on Sunday evening for a matchup with the Minnesota Lynx (2-1). Minnesota beat Chicago to the second pick last summer and has built around Napheesa Collier in a way that has paid early dividends. Angel Reese and the Sky have started fast on both ends and should test a Lynx interior that misses some of its veteran depth.
Where to Watch WNBA Games Live
Don’t miss a single triple-double, free throw, or logo-3. Here’s a few ways to watch WNBA games live on TV and catch every amazing WNBA moment throughout the season:
- ESPN – Ch. 206
- ESPN2– Ch. 209
- ABC – Find your local network
- CBS – Find your local network
- NBA TV
- ION TV
- Find Your Local RSN
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