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On Sunday, the No. 1 seed New York Liberty dominated the No. 8 seed Atlanta Dream during their WNBA postseason opener 83-69 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The game also marked a career-high for the Liberty’s Leonie Fiebich, who scored 21 points and had four 3-pointers during the game. The Dream will stay in New York in an attempt to even the series on Tuesday when they meet again for Game 2. If the series is tied after Tuesday’s game, both teams will head to Atlanta for Game 3. Kickoff for Tuesday night’s game will be at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN. The Liberty vs. Dream game can also be streamed after it concludes on WNBA League Pass.
Here’s what you need to know ahead of tonight’s Liberty vs. Dream game; you can find live game updates, stats and more here.
How to watch the WNBA Playoffs: New York Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream:
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Date: Tuesday, September 24th
Time: 7:30 pm Eastern Time
Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York
TV Channels: ESPN
Transmission: Fubo TV, Sling TV, Hulu with Live TV, DirecTV
What time is the Liberty vs Dream game?
The Liberty vs. Dream match kicks off today at 7:30 p.m. ET.
New York Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream game channel:
The Liberty vs. Dream match will be broadcast on ESPN.
How to watch the New York Liberty vs Atlanta Dream game without cable:
You can watch ESPN live on platforms like Fubo, DirecTV, Hulu with Live TV, and YouTube TV. The game will also be available to stream after it concludes on WNBA League Pass.
For $90 a month, Fubo TV’s Elite tier gives you access to ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network, NBA TV, Ion, and over 200 other live channels. The live TV streaming service is one of the more expensive options on this list, but it still saves you a ton compared to a traditional cable package and will give you access to the most WNBA games you can watch with a single subscription. Fubo subscribers also get 1,000 hours of cloud DVR storage.
The platform offers a free trial period and right now you can get $30 off your first month of any tier once the trial period ends.
Can I watch the WNBA Playoffs on DirecTV?
Yes, DirecTV will once again carry ABC and all ESPN channels after a brief hiatus in the platform’s coverage. DirecTV subscribers will be able to watch all WNBA playoff games.
When are the 2024 WNBA playoffs?
The first round of the WNBA playoffs began on Sunday, September 22. The playoffs are scheduled to run through October 18 if necessary.
Who plays in the WNBA playoffs?
There are eight teams confirmed for the 2024 WBNA playoffs, they are:
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New York Liberty (32-8)
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Minnesota Lynx (30-10)
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Connecticut Sun (28-12)
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Las Vegas Aces (27-13)
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Seattle Storm (25-15)
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Indiana fever (20-20)
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Mercury Phoenix (19-21)
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Atlanta Dream (15-25)
The best way to watch WNBA playoff games:
While WNBA games this season will air across more than 10 channels and streaming platforms, including Prime Video, ION and other national broadcast networks, the playoffs will be exclusive to ABC and ESPN. Please note that they will No will be broadcast on ESPN+.
What is the WNBA playoffs format?
The WNBA playoffs feature an eight-team bracket; qualifying teams are decided based on their regular-season record. During the first round, games are played in a best-of-three series. The semifinal and final games are played in a best-of-five series.
WNBA Playoff Schedule:
Tuesday, September 24th
Wednesday, September 25th
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Sun Fever, Game 2 7:30 pm ET
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Mercury-Lynx, Game 2 – 9:30 pm ET
Thursday, September 26
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Dream-Liberty, Game 3 (if necessary) – TBD
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Storm-Aces, Game 3 (if necessary) – TBD
Friday, September 27th
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Lynx-Mercury, Game 3 (if necessary) – TBD
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Sun-Fever, Game 3 (if necessary) – TBD
Semi-finals
Sunday, September 29
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Matchup #1, Game 1
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Matchup #2, Game 1
Tuesday, October 1st
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Matchup #1, Game 2
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Matchup #2, Game 2
Friday, October 4th
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Matchup #1, Game 3
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Match #2, Game 3
Sunday, October 6th
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Match #1, Game 4 (if necessary)
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Match #2, Game 4 (if necessary)
Tuesday, October 8th
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Match #1, Game 5 (if necessary)
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Match #2, Game 5 (if necessary)
WNBA Finals Presented by YouTube TV
Thursday, October 10th
Sunday, October 13th
Wednesday, October 16th
Friday, October 18th
Sunday, October 20th
