WNBA Playoffs 2024: Schedule, Top Teams, and How to Watch
Staff Editor WNBA Playoffs 2024: Teams, Schedule, and How to Watch
The 2024 WNBA regular season has concluded, paving the way for an exciting Playoffs season. Beginning September 22, the Playoffs will unfold over three rounds, with the first round being a best-of-three series, followed by two best-of-five rounds. The championship could potentially extend until October 20.
Key matchups include the Las Vegas Aces, aiming for a “threepeat” despite a challenging season, facing the Seattle Storm in the first round. The top-seeded New York Liberty, seeking redemption after last year’s Finals loss, will battle the Atlanta Dream. The Indiana Fever makes its first Playoffs appearance since 2016, squaring off against the Connecticut Sun. Rounding out the first-round matchups are the Minnesota Lynx versus the Phoenix Mercury.
For viewers in the United States, games will air on ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC. Cord-cutters can access these channels through streaming services like Sling TV, currently offering a discount, or Fubo TV, which provides a one-week free trial.
Sling TV’s Orange package includes ESPN channels, while the Orange + Blue package adds ABC in select regions. Prices range from $40 to $55 per month, with a $25 discount for the first month. Fubo TV, priced at $80 monthly, offers over 180 channels including ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2, with a reduced first-month rate of $50.
International fans or those traveling abroad can use a VPN service like ExpressVPN to access US-based streams. This method involves setting your device’s virtual location to the United States and signing up for a streaming service using a US payment method.
The Playoffs kick off on September 22 with a packed schedule:
- Atlanta Dream vs. New York Liberty at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN
- Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun at 3 p.m. ET on ABC
- Phoenix Mercury vs. Minnesota Lynx at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN
- Seattle Storm vs. Las Vegas Aces at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN
Additional games are scheduled for September 24 and 25, with potential third games on September 26 and 27.
As the WNBA Playoffs begin, fans worldwide can look forward to high-stakes basketball action and the crowning of this year’s champion.
