With the WNBA Finals just around the corner, the 2024 WNBA Playoffs are still in full swing with one game remaining in the semifinals between the Minnesota Lynx and the Connecticut Sun.
The 2024 WNBA Playoffs continue on Tuesday, October 8th at 8pm ET.
When are the WNBA Playoffs?
Game 5 of the WNBA Playoffs Semifinals will air live on Tuesday, October 8th. The women’s basketball team’s postseason games will air on ESPN2 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT. The playoffs will culminate with the WNBA Finals, which begin on Thursday, October 10. The winner of the Lynx vs. Sun match will face the New York Liberty in the WNBA Finals.
Additionally, the WNBA Playoffs can be streamed on WNBA League Pass via Prime Video.
Where to Watch the WNBA Playoffs for Free
For those who reject cable TV, there are a few ways to watch the WNBA Playoffs if you don’t have cable, especially if you want to watch for free. DirecTV Stream has a five-day free trial, and other streaming services like Hulu + Live TV and Fubo also offer free trials, so you can watch ESPN2 for free.
Here’s a detailed guide on how to watch the WNBA Playoffs using DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, and Fubo.
How to watch the WNBA Playoffs on DirecTV Stream
Subscribe to DirecTV Stream, including ESPN2 for the WNBA Playoffs, and get access to live TV, local, and cable channels starting at $74.99 per month. The service also offers a 5-day free trial if you sign up now, so you can watch for free.
You can watch local networks like NBC, CBS, and PBS, as well as many cable networks like FS1, Lifetime, FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, BET, MTV, Paramount Network, Cartoon Network, VH1, Fuse, CNN, Food Network, CNBC, and many more.
How to watch the WNBA playoffs on Hulu + Live TV
The WNBA playoffs on ESPN2 are also available on Hulu + Live TV. The cable alternative service starts at $76.99 per month, with each package including Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ being free.
Hulu + Live TV may be the best choice for those who want all these streaming services in one package. It also offers many other networks, including CBS, Hallmark Channel, BET, CMT, Disney Channel, NBC, and Fox Sports.
How to watch the WNBA playoffs on Fubo
To watch the WNBA playoffs on ESPN2, Fubo starts at $59.99 per month (the streamer’s current offering rate) and includes about 200 channels, including local and cable channels, which you can stream on: Smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and web browsers. There’s a 7-day free trial, so sign up now and watch for free.
The service also offers live access to local broadcast networks such as NBC, Fox, CBS, Bravo, CMT, ID, TV Land, VH1, TLC, E!, FS1, MTV, FX, ION, OWN, Paramount Network, etc.
Which teams are in the WNBA playoffs?
Only two teams remain in the WNBA playoffs: the Minnesota Lynx and the Connecticut Sun. The New York Liberty defeated the Las Vegas Aces to advance to the NBA Finals, which begin on Thursday, October 10th. The semi-finals and finals will be played in a best-of-five format. Check out the remaining matchups below:
- Minnesota Lynx (2) vs. Connecticut Sun (3)
Game 5: Connecticut at Minnesota, Tuesday, Oct. 8 (8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, ESPN2)
How to buy WNBA playoff tickets online
Want to watch a WNBA playoff game in person? Last-minute tickets are available through Vivid Seats ($20 off purchases of $200 or more with code BB2024), SeatGeek ($10 off purchases of $250 or more with code BILLBOARD10 on your first purchase), StubHub and GameTime ($20 off purchases of $150 or more with code SAVE20). Rates vary by city and availability.
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The 2024 WNBA Playoffs will air on ESPN2 and can also be streamed live on DirecTV Stream on Tuesday, October 8.
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