The 2024 WNBA season will go down in history for several reasons: the league set unprecedented audience attendance records, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark set a rookie high-scoring record, and this year’s MVP, A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces, became the first player in the league to score 1,000 points in a season, just to name a few. The list of accomplishments this season alone is staggering, which makes the current playoff tournament all the more exciting. While Clark’s rookie season with the Fever came to a close after a disappointing first round playoff loss to the Connecticut Sun, the semifinals will feature two incredible matchups, with the New York Liberty hosting the Las Vegas Aces and the Minnesota Lynx hosting the Connecticut Sun on Sunday, Sept. 29. Here’s all the information you need to know to watch the WNBA semifinals including where to watch, what teams remain, and the current standings.
Dates: Sept. 22 – Oct. 20
TV channels: ABC, ESPN
Streaming: Fubo TV, Sling TV, Hulu with Live TV, DirecTV
When are the 2024 WNBA Playoffs?
The WNBA playoffs began on Sunday, Sept. 22. The playoffs are scheduled through October 18 if necessary.
Who is playing in the WNBA Playoffs?
Eight teams advanced to the WNBA playoffs, but after the first round, four will head into the semifinals. They are:
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New York Liberty (32-8)
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Minnesota Lynx (30-10)
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Connecticut Sun (28-12)
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Las Vegas Aces (27-13)
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
2024 WNBA Playoffs game channel:
The WNBA playoffs will be broadcast exclusively across ESPN Networks and ABC.
How to watch the 2024 WNBA Playoffs without cable:
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 $30 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.
The best way to watch WNBA playoff games:
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+.
What is the WNBA Playoff format?
The WNBA playoffs feature an eight-team bracket; participating teams are decided based on their regular season record. During the first-round, games are played on a best-of-three series. Semifinal and final games are played as a best-of-five series.
WNBA Playoffs Schedule:
Sunday, September 22:
Tuesday, September 24
Wednesday, September 25
Semi-Finals
Sunday, September 29
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Aces vs. Liberty, Game 1 – 3 p.m. ET (ABC)
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Sun vs. Lynx, Game 1 – 8:30 p.m ET (ESPN)
Tuesday, October 1
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Aces vs. Liberty, Game 2 (Time TBD)
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Sun vs. Lynx, Game 2 (Time TBD)
Friday, October 4
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Sun vs. Lynx, Game 3 – 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
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Aces vs. Liberty, Game 3 – 9:30 p.m. (ESPN2)
Sunday, October 6
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Aces vs. Liberty, Game 4 (if necessary)
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Sun vs. Lynx, Game 4 (if necessary)
Tuesday, October 8
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Aces vs. Liberty, Game 5 (if necessary)
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Sun vs. Lynx, Game 5 (if necessary)
WNBA Finals presented by YouTube TV
Thursday, October 10
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Game 1
Sunday, October 13
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Game 2
Wednesday, October 16
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Game 3
Friday, October 18
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Game 4 (if necessary)
Sunday, October 20
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Game 5 (if necessary)
