The New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 80-77 on Wednesday thanks to a buzzer-beating 3-pointer shot by Sabrina Ionescu during Game 3 of the WNBA finals. The two teams will play Game 4 this Friday at the Target Center in Minneapolis for what could be the deciding game of the series; if the Liberty win, it will mark their first championship title in the league. The Liberty vs. Lynx Game 4 will air on ESPN. The game can also be streamed after it concludes on WNBA League Pass.
Are you ready to watch the New York Liberty play the Minnesota Lynx in Game 4 of the WNBA finals? Here’s what you need to know ahead of the Liberty vs. Lynx game tonight.
Date: Friday, Oct. 18
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Location: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
TV channels: ESPN
Streaming: Fubo TV, Sling TV, Hulu with Live TV, DirecTV
What time is the Liberty vs. Lynx game?
The Liberty vs. Lynx game tips off at 8 p.m. ET tonight.
New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx game channel:
The Liberty vs. Lynx game will air on ESPN.
How to watch the New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx game without cable:
You can watch ESPN live on platforms including Fubo, DirecTV, Hulu with Live TV and YouTube TV. The game will also be available to stream after it concludes on WNBA League Pass.
AT $90/month, Fubo TV’s Elite tier gives you access to ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network, NBA TV, Ion and 200-plus more live channels. The live TV streaming service is one of the priciest options on this list, but it still leaves you with major savings compared with a traditional cable package and will get you access to the most WNBA games you can watch with just one subscription. Fubo subscribers also get 1,000 hours of cloud DVR storage.
The platform offers a free trial period, and right now you can get $20 off your first month of any tier after the trial period ends.
Can I watch the WNBA Playoffs on DirecTV?
Yes, DirecTV will be carrying ABC and all ESPN channels again after a brief disruption in coverage on the platform. DirecTV subscribers will be able to watch every playoff game of the WNBA.
Who is playing in the WNBA Finals?
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New York Liberty (32-8)
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Minnesota Lynx (30-10)
Which teams were eliminated during the WNBA Playoffs?
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Seattle Storm (25-15) – Eliminated after Round 1
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Indiana Fever (20-20) – Eliminated after Round 1
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Phoenix Mercury (19-21) – Eliminated after Round 1
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Atlanta Dream (15-25) – Eliminated after Round 1
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Las Vegas Aces (27-13) – Eliminated after Semifinals
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Connecticut Sun (28-12) – Eliminated after Semifinals
The best way to watch the WNBA finals:
While this season’s WNBA games aired across upwards of 10 channels and streaming platforms, including Prime Video, ION, and other national broadcast networks, the playoffs will be exclusive to ABC and ESPN. Note that they will not be carried on ESPN+.
WNBA Finals schedule:
Thursday, October 10
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Liberty vs. Lynx, Game 1
Sunday, October 13
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Liberty vs. Lynx, Game 2
Wednesday, October 16
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Liberty vs. Lynx, Game 3, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Friday, October 18
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Liberty vs. Lynx, Game 4, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Sunday, October 20
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Liberty vs. Lynx, Game 5, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN) – if necessary
