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The 28th WNBA season is officially underway, and since kicking off last week it’s already garnered more buzz and interest in the game from casual hoops fans than the league has enjoyed since its launch year in 1997.
Eyes are on Caitlin Clarke, who has started off the season on a shaky foot since being the No. 1 overall pick for the Indiana Fever and making her WNBA debut. The Fever have so far suffered four losses, all against semifinalists from last year’s playoffs. They lost their first two games against the Connecticut Sun and New York Liberty, and were left defeated once again during both rematches.
That being said, there’s still lots of season left for the tide to turn. This week, the Fever will take on the Los Angeles Sparks in a hotly anticipated contest on Friday, May 24. On Saturday, The Indiana Fever will take on defending champs Las Vegas Aces, pitting Clarke against her previous teammate Kate Martin.
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Both games will be available to stream live online on DirecTV Stream.
So, what’s the best way to watch the 2024 WNBA season this year? The WNBA regular season will broadcast live across networks and streamers, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ABC, NBA TV, ION, Prime Video, CBS, CBS Sports Network, Paramount+, Meta Quest and WNBA League Pass.
The best way for cable-cutters to stream WNBA games online is through a variety of live TV streaming services, such as DirecTV, Sling TV, Fubo TV and Hulu + Live TV. Select games will also exclusively stream on Prime Video and Paramount+ this season.
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Below, check out the best way to stream every WNBA game live online:
Sling TV
Sling Orange + Blue is a live TV streaming service that lets you watch WNBA games on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3 and ABC online for 25 games during the 2024 WNBA season. The streamer’s Sling Orange + Blue package has all four cable networks — along with more than 60 other channels. The cable alternative streamer starts at $35/Month for the first month ($60/Month afterwards) — with Sling’s current deals.
In addition, there are 40 games airing on NBA TV. You can add the Sling Sports Extra package, which goes for an additional $11/Month for NBA TV. The add-on also comes with SEC Network, ESPNews, NHL Network, MLB Strike Zone and other sports channels.
DirecTV
With ESPN, ABC, Ion, ESPN2 and NBA TV, DirecTV is one of the best ways to stream WNBA games live online. However, there will be select games that won’t be available on DirecTV (including the eight games broadcasting on CBS, which DirectTV does not include in any of its packages).
Fubo TV
Although it’s one of the pricier options after its 3-day free trial, Fubo TV is one of the most comprehensive ways to tune into the 2024 WNBA season. The streamer offers access to ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network, NBA TV and Ion in addition to 200+ more live channels.
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV has ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, CBS and CBS Sports Network, meaning you’ll be able to catch nearly every game of the WNBA 2024 season on the streamer. While the streamer’s Live TV package is pricey after the free trial ($76/month) you get bang for your buck, with access to all of Hulu’s award-winning original shows, thousands of movies on-demand and access to both Disney+ and ESPN+ through its bundle package.
Paramount+
Eight games of the 2024 WNBA season will broadcast on CBS and be available to stream live on the network’s streaming platform, Paramount+.
Prime Video
Select games throughout the 2024 WNBA season will be available stream on Prime Video, which currently offers a 30-day free trial. First up is New York Liberty vs. Indiana Fever, which will stream live on Prime Video on Thursday, May 16 at 4:00 p.m. PT / 7:00 p.m. ET.
WNBA 2024 season schedule (PT/ET):
Wednesday, May 22:
- Indiana Fever vs. Seattle Storm 7 p.m. / 10 p.m.
Thursday, May 23:
- Minnesota Lynx vs. Connecticut Sun 4:00 p.m. / 7:00 p.m.
- Chicago Sky vs. New York Liberty 4:00 p.m./ 7:00 p.m.
- Washington Mystics vs. Phoenix Mercury 7:00 p.m. / 10:00 p.m.
Friday, May 24:
- Indiana Fever vs. Los Angeles Sparks 7:00 p.m. / 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 25:
- New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx. 10:00 a.m. / 1:00 p.m.
- Connecticut Sun vs. Chicago Sky. 5:00 p.m. / 8:00 p.m.
- Indiana Fever vs. Las Vegas Aces. 6:00 p.m. / 9:00 p.m.
- Washington Mystics vs. Seattle Storm. 6:00 p.m. / 9:00 p.m.
- Dallas Wings vs. Phoenix Mercury. 7:00 p.m. / 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 26:
- Minnesota Lynx vs. Atlanta Dream. 3:00 p.m. / 6:00 p.m.
- Dallas Wings vs. Los Angeles Sparks. 6:00 p.m. / 9:00 p.m.
