WNBA Games Today: How to Watch

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WNBA GAMES ON TV

Friday, June 26

Portland Fire at Chicago Sky — 7:30 PM ET — ION

The Portland Fire visit the Chicago Sky on Friday in a WNBA matchup between two teams chasing ground in the standings, with Portland sitting at 8-10 and Chicago at 5-12. Carla Leite paces the Fire backcourt at 13.9 points and 5.6 assists per game, and she hits 87.4 percent of her free throws when she gets to the line. Skylar Diggins answers for the Sky with a team-best 14.6 points and 4.7 assists per game, while center Kamilla Cardoso controls the glass at 8.6 rebounds a night. Chicago plays this one without several key guards, as Courtney Vandersloot is out after right knee surgery and DiJonai Carrington is out following left foot surgery. That puts more of the offensive load on Diggins and gives Portland forward Emily Engstler, who grabs 4.7 rebounds per game, room to crash the boards.

Washington Mystics at Connecticut Sun — 7:30 PM ET — ION

The Washington Mystics arrive at Mohegan Sun Arena sitting at 8-8 and 3.5 games back in the standings, while the Connecticut Sun look to steady a 3-15 start that leaves them 9.5 games back. Sonia Citron paces the visitors at 18.3 points per game on 49.7 percent shooting and 87.9 percent from the line, giving Washington a reliable scorer to lean on. Georgia Amoore runs the offense with 4.0 assists per game and Shakira Austin controls the glass at 8.7 rebounds per game. Connecticut enters shorthanded with guards Hailey Van Lith and Saniya Rivers plus forward Aneesah Morrow listed as out, leaving the Sun searching for answers against a Mystics team eager to climb the standings.

Atlanta Dream at Golden State Valkyries — 10:00 PM ET — ION

The Atlanta Dream arrive at Chase Center sitting at 12-5 and atop the standings, while the Golden State Valkyries host them at 11-7 and three games back in the standings. Allisha Gray paces the Atlanta attack at 18.8 points per game, and Angel Reese controls the glass with 11.8 rebounds a night to set up second chances. Golden State leans on Gabby Williams, who leads the team at 16.3 points per game, with Veronica Burton running the offense at 5.4 assists per game. Atlanta does it without Brionna Jones, who is out following right knee surgery, putting even more of the frontcourt load on Reese in this late-night showdown.

Saturday, June 27

Phoenix Mercury at Toronto Tempo — 2:00 PM ET — Paramount+, CBS

The Phoenix Mercury visit Scotiabank Arena on Saturday carrying a 6-13 record into a meeting with the Toronto Tempo, who sit at 9-9 and have the better footing in the standings. Toronto leans on guard Marina Mabrey, who averages 21.2 points per game on 45.9 percent shooting from the field and anchors a Tempo offense putting up 89.4 points per game. Phoenix counters with guard Kahleah Copper at 19.7 points per game, though the Mercury are without forward Alyssa Thomas, who is suspended, along with guards Monique Akoa Makani and Sami Whitcomb. With Toronto holding the home edge and the deeper available lineup, the Mercury face a tall order trying to slow Mabrey and the Tempo attack.

Los Angeles Sparks at Indiana Fever — 8:00 PM ET — Paramount+, CBS

The Los Angeles Sparks visit the Indiana Fever on Saturday looking to climb back to a winning record after settling into an 8-9 mark, while the 10-8 Fever aim to protect home court at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Kelsey Mitchell leads the Indiana attack at 21.4 points per game on 48.6 percent shooting, and center Aliyah Boston anchors the interior with 8.6 rebounds a night for a team scoring 93.0 points per game. Los Angeles leans on forward Dearica Hamby, who averages 14.1 points on 52.7 percent from the field, alongside veteran Nneka Ogwumike and her 8.6 rebounds per game. The Sparks are missing guard Kelsey Plum and forward Cameron Brink, both listed as out, which thins their rotation against a deeper Indiana side.

Atlanta Dream at Seattle Storm — 9:00 PM ET

The Atlanta Dream bring a 12-5 record into Climate Pledge Arena as part of a West Coast road trip, facing a Seattle Storm side sitting at 4-15. Allisha Gray paces the Atlanta attack at 18.8 points per game while Angel Reese controls the glass with 11.8 rebounds per game and Jordin Canada distributes 7.1 assists per game. Seattle leans on center Dominique Malonga, who averages 17.5 points per game on 50.7 percent shooting, alongside guard Natisha Hiedeman at 15.4 points per game. The Storm enter without Jordan Horston and Ezi Magbegor, both out with foot injuries, leaving Seattle thin up front against one of the more efficient rebounding teams in the standings.

Sunday, June 28

Minnesota Lynx at Dallas Wings — 2:00 PM ET — Paramount+, CBS

The Minnesota Lynx bring a 14-4 record into College Park Center to face the Dallas Wings, who sit at 11-7 and need a marquee win to climb in the standings. Minnesota does it without Napheesa Collier, who is out with a left ankle sprain, leaving more of the scoring load to guard Olivia Miles at 18.6 points and 5.6 assists per game. Dallas leans on guard Paige Bueckers, who paces the Wings with 19.6 points and 6.1 assists per game, while forward Jessica Shepard controls the glass at 11.3 rebounds per game. The matchup pits a Lynx team averaging 90.8 points on 49.1 percent shooting against a Wings side that pushes the ball for 23.1 assists per game.

Portland Fire at Washington Mystics — 3:00 PM ET

The Portland Fire visit the Washington Mystics on Sunday with the expansion side carrying an 8-10 record into a building where the 8-8 Mystics are looking to push into winning territory. Sonia Citron anchors the Washington attack at 18.3 points per game on 49.7 percent shooting, and she gets help on the glass from Shakira Austin, who pulls down 8.7 rebounds a night. Portland leans on guard Carla Leite, whose 13.9 points and 5.6 assists set the tempo for an offense averaging 82.0 points per game. With both teams clustered in the middle of the standings this is a chance for the Fire to steal a road win and for Washington to protect home court.

Las Vegas Aces at Chicago Sky — 4:00 PM ET — Paramount+, CBS

The Las Vegas Aces arrive at the United Center sitting at 13-5 and looking to stay near the top of the standings, while the Chicago Sky try to climb out of a 5-12 hole. A’ja Wilson anchors the Aces with 25.5 points and 9.1 rebounds per game, and guard Chelsea Gray keeps the offense moving at 7.4 assists per game with Jackie Young adding 15.9 points a night. Skylar Diggins leads Chicago with 14.6 points and 4.7 assists per game, and center Kamilla Cardoso controls the glass at 8.6 rebounds per game. The Sky are missing key pieces with Courtney Vandersloot, DiJonai Carrington and Rickea Jackson all out, which puts more weight on Diggins and Cardoso to keep pace with Wilson and the Las Vegas frontcourt.

New York Liberty at Golden State Valkyries — 7:00 PM ET — ESPN, ESPN Deportes

The New York Liberty visit the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday with both teams sitting near the top of the standings, New York at 12-7 and Golden State at 11-7. Breanna Stewart anchors the Liberty attack at 19.4 points per game on 45.1 percent shooting, with Jonquel Jones controlling the glass at 8.8 rebounds per game. Golden State leans on Gabby Williams, who leads the Valkyries at 16.3 points per game, and Veronica Burton, who sets the table with 5.4 assists per game. New York brings the more potent offense into Chase Center, averaging 88.9 points per game to Golden State’s 83.4, and the Valkyries will need their defense to slow a Liberty team shooting 46.3 percent from the field.

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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