Headlined by superstar Caitlin Clark, the WNBA added other popular college athletes in the draft, such as Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese, Cameron Brink and more. With these players contributing to the most viewed women's NCAA basketball season of all time last year, it’s no secret why the hype for the WNBA is rising.
Here are ways to watch the WNBA season with live TV streaming services for new fans, fans excited for the start of a new era or lifelong fans ready to get a new season underway.
The WNBA regular season will be broadcast live across several networks, including ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network and NBA TV. Fans also have the option of subscribing to WNBA League Pass.
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The DIRECTV STREAM Choice Plan has all the channels you’ll need for watching games during the WNBA season. If you want to keep up with more sports other than basketball, there’s plenty to follow on channels like Fox Sports 1 (FS1), MLB Network, NFL Network, ACCN, ESPNU and SEC Network.
The platform can be a little pricey compared to competitors, depending on which DIRECTV STREAM package and optional add-ons you choose, but it’s one of the few streaming services that offers the complete package of international, national, and regional sports. DIRECTV STREAM also comes with unlimited Cloud DVR storage.
Fubo started as a sports-focused streaming service and has stayed true to its roots as it’s grown into a more well-rounded service. You can watch the WNBA on ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, CBS and CBS Sports, all with Fubo’s Pro plan. You’ll need to upgrade to get access to NBA TV. All Fubo plans come with unlimited cloud DVR recording space.
While Hulu + Live TV does not have NBA TV, every other major channel that hosts WNBA games will be included in your subscription. Hulu + Live TV provides subscribers with ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, CBS and CBS Sports Network.
What sets Hulu + Live TV apart is that the live TV streaming service is bundled with Disney Plus and ESPN Plus for even more family-friendly and sports content. Hulu + Live TV also includes unlimited Cloud DVR.
Sling TV is a budget-friendly streaming service that offers users two different base plans. Subscribers can choose which works best for their preferences and combine the two for the full Sling TV channel lineup.
With Sling, local channels including ABC are only available in a limited number of areas, but you’ll get access to ESPN and ESPN2 with Sling Orange. Sling TV offers a sports add-on package which includes NBA TV for an additional monthly fee. With your subscription, you’ll get 50 hours of Cloud DVR storage included.
Using YouTube TV’s base plan, subscribers can watch WNBA on ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, CBS Sports Network and NBA TV, making it the best deal for WNBA fans to catch the most games for the lowest price. YouTube TV also includes unlimited Cloud DVR storage for fans who want to record games to watch later.
The 28th season of the WNBA might be the most anticipated one yet. Check the WNBA schedule for up-to-date information about game times.
WNBA games will be broadcast on ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network and NBA TV this season.
There are 40 regular-season games, followed by a three-round playoff format before the champion is eventually crowned. In full, the WNBA season will begin in May, and conclude in September.
Caitlin Clark was drafted #1 overall by the Indiana Fever this spring. She is looking to take the struggling Fever to new heights as she continues to revolutionize women's basketball.