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Of the four WNBA playoff games held on Sunday, the matchup between the Minnesota Lynx and Phoenix Mercury proved to be the closest of all. While each of the other three games ended with at least an 11-point difference between winner and loser, the Lynx beat the Mercury 102-95, with each team controlling two quarters of the game. The Lynx will look to keep that winning mentality when they host the Mercury again for Game 2 of the playoff series at Target Center in Minneapolis, which will air on ESPN at 9:30 p.m. ET. The game can also be streamed after it concludes on WNBA League Pass. Are you ready to watch the Minnesota Lynx play the Phoenix Mercury during the WNBA playoffs? Here’s what you need to know ahead of tonight’s Mercury vs. Lynx game and how to get live game updates.
How to watch the WNBA playoffs: Phoenix Mercury vs. Minnesota Lynx:
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Date: Wednesday, September 25th
Time: 21:30 Eastern Time
Location: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
TV Channels: ESPN
Transmission: Fubo TV, Sling TV, Hulu with Live TV, DirecTV
What time is the Mercury vs Lynx game?
The Mercury vs. Lynx game tips off at 9:30 p.m. ET tonight.
Phoenix Mercury vs. Match Channel Minnesota Lynx:
The Mercury vs. Lynx game will air on ESPN.
How to watch Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx 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
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
