The 2024 WNBA Regular Season tips off on Tuesday, May 14, and fans will have more choices than ever to watch nationally televised games.
During its 28th season, the W will have over 100 nationally televised games with many on streaming services. The league’s broadcasters include traditional networks like ABC (9 games), ESPN (14 games), ESPN2 (2 games), CBS (8 games), CBS Sports Network (12 games), ION (43 games) and NBA TV (40 games). On top of these networks, live WNBA games will be available to stream on ESPN+, Prime Video, and Paramount+.
The Indiana Fever, who are expected to select Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark with the top pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, will have 36 of their 40 games featured on national broadcast or streaming platforms. You can check out the full schedule on the WNBA’s website.
“With the energy and excitement already generated by what we anticipate will be a star-studded rookie class, and on the heels of a 2023 season that featured one of the greatest MVP races in WNBA history and our most-watched regular season in over two decades, the WNBA’s broadcast and streaming partners are offering a huge national platform that will showcase the league’s superstars, rising stars, rivalries and a newly reconfigured WNBA Commissioner’s Cup presented by Coinbase,” said WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert.
Find out how to watch the 2024 WNBA season, below.
How to Watch WNBA Games Live in 2024
Don’t miss any of the action during the upcoming WNBA season by streaming live games on Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, or any compatible device by subscribing to a live TV streaming service. Cord cutters have more choices than ever to watch their favorite WNBA team as DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, WNBA League Pass, ESPN+, Prime Video, and Paramount+ will all carry games.
Also, if you have an antenna, you can find out which ABC, CBS, and ION affiliates are near you by using a tool like AntennaWeb.
You can find out more about each streaming platform, below.
How to Watch the WNBA Live on DIRECTV STREAM
Boasting a lineup of over 75 channels, the Entertainment plan from DIRECTV STREAM includes live women’s basketball games on ABC, CBS, ION, ESPN, ESPN2, and much more for only $79.99 per month for new subscribers.
For a limited time, you can unlock live WNBA games on CBS Sports Network and NBA TV on DIRECTV STREAM with the Entertainment plan + Sports Pack add-on for only $84.98 per month for the first 3 months. This discounted price is a savings of $30 over 3 months and gives you access to the most popular sports networks.
Record your favorite movies, shows, and the biggest highlights of the day with unlimited DVR. Everyone can watch simultaneously with unlimited devices on their home network and up to 3 devices on the go with every plan.
New subscribers can take advantage of a 5-day free trial before subscribing.
Stream the WNBA Live On Sling TV
As for those who need something more affordable than other streaming services, Sling TV makes the most sense. The service offers plans for as low as $40 per month, which makes it almost twice as affordable as the other streaming options but the choice of channels is slightly more limited.
The Sling Orange + Blue will feature live WNBA games on ABC (select markets), ESPN, and ESPN2 in a lineup of over 32 channels starting at $55 per month. To unlock WNBA games on NBA TV and 9 other sports channels, you’ll need the Sports Extra add-on for an additional $11 per month.
Each Sling plan offers 50 hours of DVR, Sling Blue allows you to stream on up to 3 channels simultaneously, while Sling Orange allows a single stream, however, Sling Orange & Blue gives you access to up to 4 simultaneous streams.
Save half off on your first month of Sling TV for a limited time.
Watch WNBA Games Live On Fubo
Known as a sports-oriented streaming service, Fubo gives you the best deal on streaming WNBA nationally televised games all season, with 100s of other sporting events. You can find ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ION, ESPN, and ESPN2 in a lineup of over 195 channels in the Pro plan for $79.99 per month. Catch the WNBA action on NBA TV and much more by adding the fubo Extra add-on for an additional $7.99 per month.
Each Fubo plan includes on-demand shows and movies, the ability to record up to 1000 hours with cloud DVR, and you can stream on 10 screens simultaneously.
New subscribers can try Fubo for free.
How to Stream WNBA Games Live on Paramount+
WNBA games that air on the CBS Television Network will simulstream on Paramount+. Subscribers to the Paramount+ SHOWTIME can catch all of the action from the women’s professional basketball league on the hardwood and thousands of shows, sporting events, movies, and much more for only $11.99 per month or $119.99 per year.
New subscribers can try Paramount+ for free for seven days.
How to Watch WNBA Games Live on ESPN+
Another great way to stream the WNBA is with ESPN+. Not only can you watch live games from the W, but you can also stream thousands of hours of sports, including the MLB, UFC, PGA, NFL, and more, for only $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year.
How to Watch WNBA Games Live on Prime Video
Throughout the season, select WNBA games will stream exclusively on Prime Video, and subscribers can watch each minute on the court live. With Prime Video, you get access to thousands of titles that you can stream on demand and much more for only $8.99 per month.
You can unlock everything Prime has to offer as a Prime member for $14.99 per month, or $139 annually. With Prime you get Prime Video, thousands of songs from Prime Music, free same-day, one-day and two-day delivery on tons of items and groceries, plus much more.
New subscribers can try out Prime for free for 30 days.
How to Watch WNBA Games Live On Hulu + Live TV
As a Disney-owned streaming service, Hulu + Live TV is the perfect place to watch live WNBA games on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+, and much more for only $76.99 per month. The 95-channel lineup also features the W’s action on CBS, and CBS Sports Network. In addition to live channels, thousands of hours of on-demand content is available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu’s library. Plus, don’t miss any ESPN+ exclusive games or sports as it is also included in the membership.
Rewatch your favorite movies and shows for up to 9 months with unlimited cloud DVR, and watch on up to 2 screens simultaneously.
How to Watch WNBA Games Live On YouTube TV
With a robust lineup of over 100 live channels, stream live WNBA games on NBA TV, ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, and ION for only $72.99 per month on YouTube TV. Plus, you can record with unlimited DVR and save your content for up to 9 months.
Stream Games Live or On-Demand With WNBA League Pass
WNBA League Pass puts the game in the hands of fans as a subscription allows you to have access to games live or on-demand. The platform offers every out-of-market game live (blackout restrictions apply to certain national and local games), full-length replays of every game, hundreds of classic games, live game DVR and multi-game viewing on the web.
The service offers two plans: League Pass for the entire season for only $34.99 per year, or Single Game Pass for an individual game for $2.99 per game.