How to watch WNBA games: WNBA 2025 schedule, TV channels, streaming links & more

Everything you need to catch the WNBA 2025 season this year

The WNBA is reaching even greater heights this season, with more eyes than ever expected to tune into the leading league for professional women’s teams and players across the United States and North America.

Watch the WNBA 2025 season on Fubo

In no small part, the footprint of the competition in 2024 soared with the arrival of Caitlin Clark, one of the collegiate circuit’s all-time greats, as she led the Indiana Fever with her experience.

But even with Clark’s inclusion, the Indian Fever failed to win the championship, as the New York Liberty produced some ecstatic magic to bag their maiden championship title.

This season, the WNBA has become an even better platform, as the competition levels have increased after Liberty's triumph last term. Missing out on the action will only be a regret for basketball lovers.

The competition has concluded its regular season, and the playoffs are currently on. So, how can you watch the WNBA playoffs? Where can you see them? What streaming packages will you need to stay on top of all the action? Here, GOAL guides you through how to watch the 2025 WNBA playoffs.

When does the WNBA season start?

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The 2025 WNBA season commenced on Friday, May 16, with the Atlanta Dream facing the Washington Mystics in the opening game.

WNBA 2025 key dates to know

May 16: Regular Season Begins
June 1-17: WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Tournament
July 1: WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Championship
July 13: Mid-Season Cut Down Date (24 hours before mid-season day)
July 14: Mid-Season (50% of 119 days w/ All-Star & CC – 60 days)
July 17-21: WNBA All-Star Break
July 19: WNBA All-Star Game
August 7: Trade Deadline, 3:00 pm EST (Day 84 – 70% of 119-day season)
August 29: Player Playoff eligibility from Waivers, 5:00 pm EST
September 11: Regular Season Ends
September 14: Playoffs Begin
October 19: Last Possible Finals Date

WNBA upcoming matches

Here is the list of all the forthcoming matches of the WNBA playoffs.

Date	Fixture	Time (in ET)
09/26/2025	Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces	19:30
09/26/2025	Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx	21:30
09/28/2025	Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces	15:00
09/28/2025	Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx	20:00

How to watch WNBA games in 2025

WNBA games are shown on multiple channels and networks throughout the United States, including ABC, ESPN, CBS, ION, Prime Video, and NBA TV. Most of these channels are also available as streaming offerings through providers such as Fubo, Sling TV, and DirecTV.

Streaming service	Monthly price	Free trial
Fubo	$84.99+	7 days
Sling	$45.99+	No
DirecTV Stream	$84.99+	No
Prime Video	$14.99+	30 days

Base subscriptions to these providers will not cover all games, particularly those on Prime Video, and some may require customers to opt for an add-on package to complete their collection and ensure they have the selection they want. Below, GOAL breaks down everything you need to know about each streaming service:

FuboTV
Fubo
Available in a trio of English-language tiers - Pro, Elite and Ultimate - plus an extra Spanish-language option, fuboTV has carved out a place as one of the more popular providers across the North American streaming market for its in-depth roster of channels, multi-screen capability and DVR capacity.
ABC, CBS, and ESPN will be standard across most, while NBA TV is also part of all three main plans. If you want to bolster your offerings, you can purchase the streamer’s Sports Plus with NFL Red Zone add-on for an extra $11.00 per month.
However, to ensure full coverage, you will need to get a separate subscription to Prime Video, which is not included in any of its packages. You’ll see the lion’s share of WNBA games with fuboTV, but not everything.
FuboTV subscription plans
Plan Monthly price Free trial DVR Channels
Fubo Pro $84.99 7 day 1000 hours 180+
Fubo Elite $94.99 7 day 1000 hours 250+
Fubo Premium $94.99 7 day 1000 hours 250+
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Sling TV
For viewers looking to run their entertainment options on a budget, Sling TV has forged a reputation as one of the most affordable providers on the market, with two options - Blue and Orange - available at $40.00 per month individually or packaged together for $60.00 per month.
Again, ABC, CBS and ESPN are standard with these, but you will need an add-on to include NBA TV in your package, with Sports Extra available for an additional $11.00 per month.
That still leaves you short on Prime Video, though, meaning you will need to take out that additional subscription to ensure full coverage of WNBA fixtures.
Sling TV subscription plans
Plan Monthly price Free trial DVR Channels
Sling Orange $45.99 No 50 hours 30+
Sling Blue $45.99 No 50 hours 40+
Sling Orange + Blue $60.99 No 50 hours 45+
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DirecTV
DirecTV Stream
Among the most expensive providers on the market, DirecTV Stream at least ensures customers get suitable bang for their books, with ABC, CBS and ESPN available as standard across all of their package formats - Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate and Premier - at no extra cost.
Minus the former, all also carry NBA TV, on Channel 216, ensuring that subscribers can watch not just WNBA coverage there but the rest of their favorite court action too from across the NBA season.
Those higher price tags might put some customers off, however. As with all of their rival providers, you will need to take out a Prime Video subscription separately for full coverage.
DirecTV Stream subscription plans
Plan Monthly price Free trial DVR Channels
Entertainment $84.99 No Unlimited 90+
Choice $89.99 No Unlimited 125+
Ultimate $119.99 No Unlimited 160+
Premier $164.99 No Unlimited 185+
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Prime Video
Some customers might not think sport when they take a look at Amazon’s streaming service, but Prime Video has diversified its roster of coverage over the past few years and now packs quite the resume when it comes to live action.
In addition to WNBA fixtures, you can watch the NFL’s Thursday Night Football, select races from the NASCAR Cup Series and coverage of a host of NWSL matches to boot.
At a reasonably low price, too, it won’t break the bank when purchased separately alongside another streaming package and will help to fill out your options if you’re a die-hard fan looking to get the best of all the action.
Prime Video subscription plans
Plan Monthly price Free trial
Prime Membership $14.99 Yes
Prime Video $8.99 Yes
Prime Student $7.49 Yes
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FAQs
What channel is the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game on?
The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, the annual matchup between the best players from the league in two select teams, will take place this year on Saturday, July 19, from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, the home court of Indiana Fever.
The game will be shown on primetime broadcast through ABC for the third year running and also on ESPN. The fixture is due to start at 20:30 ET.
How can I watch Caitlin Clark’s WNBA games?
Caitlin Clark, who was the top pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, will play for the Indiana Fever this season as well, and is expected to draw more viewers to her games than the previous term.
FanDuel Sports Network will stream only five Indiana Fever games. However, for the other games, viewers will have to consult their weekly schedule to find out where they can watch Clark in action.
What teams will compete across the 2025 WNBA season?
Thirteen teams will compete across the 2025 WNBA season, split across two conferences.
The Eastern Conference will consist of the Atlanta Dream, the Chicago Sky, the Connecticut Sun, the Indiana Fever, the New York Liberty, and the Washington Mystics.
The Western Conference will consist of the Dallas Wings, the Golden State Valkyries, the Las Vegas Aces, the Los Angeles Sparks, the Minnesota Lynx, the Phoenix Mercury, and the Seattle Storm.
How long is the 2025 WNBA season?
The 2025 WNBA regular season lasts four months, from Friday, May 16, to Thursday, September 11. Thanks to the addition of the Golden State Valkyries, each team will play 44 games this season.
When is the WNBA 2025 final game?
The 2025 WNBA Finals will begin with eight teams on Sunday, September 14, with a last possible date of Sunday, October 19 for the final game of the postseason campaign.