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With the WNBA Finals almost here, the 2024 WNBA Playoffs is still going strong with just one more game in the semi-finals between the Minnesota Lynx and Connecticut Sun.
The WNBA Playoffs 2024 continues on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
When Is the WNBA Playoffs?
The WNBA Playoffs with Game 5 of the semi-finals broadcast live on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The women’s basketball post-season game air on ESPN2. The playoffs end with the WNBA Finals, which begin on Thursday, Oct. 10. The winner of the Lynx-Sun game meets the New York Liberty in the WNBA Finals.
In addition, the WNBA Playoffs are streamable on WNBA League Pass via Prime Video.
Where to Watch the WNBA Playoffs for Free
For cord-cutters, there are a few ways to watch the WNBA Playoffs if you don’t have cable — especially if you want to watch for free. DirecTV Stream has a five-day free trial, while other streaming services — such as Hulu + Live TV and Fubo — also offer free trials, so you can watch ESPN2 for free.
Keep reading for more details on how to watch the WNBA Playoffs with DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV and Fubo.
How to Watch the WNBA Playoffs on DirecTV Stream
A subscription to DirecTV Stream — which comes with ESPN2 for the WNBA Playoffs — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $74.99 per month. The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free, if you sign up now.
You can watch local networks such as NBC, CBS and PBS, while you can also watch many cable networks, including FS1, Lifetime, FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, BET, MTV, Paramount Network, Cartoon Network, VH1, Fuse, CNN, Food Network, CNBC and many others.
How to Watch the WNBA Playoffs on Hulu + Live TV
The WNBA Playoffs on ESPN2 are available to watch with Hulu + Live TV too. Prices for the cable alternative start at $76.99 per month, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ for free.
Hulu + Live TV might be best for those who want all of these streaming services together in one bundle. It also features many other networks, including CBS, Hallmark Channel, BET, CMT, Disney Channel, NBC, Fox Sports and more.
How to Watch the WNBA Playoffs on Fubo
To watch the WNBA Playoffs on ESPN2, Fubo starts at $59.99 per month (the streamer’s current deal) with nearly 200 channels — including local and cable — that are streamable on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and on web browsers. And with a seven-day free trial, you can watch for free, if you act fast and sign up now.
The service even gets you live access to local broadcast networks including NBC, Fox and CBS, while it also has dozens of cable networks, such as Bravo, CMT, ID, TV Land, VH1, TLC, E!, FS1, MTV, FX, Ion, OWN, Paramount Network and much more.
What Teams Are In the WNBA Playoffs?
There are only two teams left in the WNBA Playoffs: The Minnesota Lynx and Connecticut Sun. The New York Liberty defeated the Las Vegas Aces to move on to the NBA Finals, which starts on Thursday, Oct. 10. The semi-finals and finals are best-of-five. Scroll down for remaining matchups, below:
Minnesota Lynx (2) vs. Connecticut Sun (3)
Game 5: Connecticut at Minnesota, Tuesday, Oct. 8 (8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, ESPN2)
How to Buy WNBA Playoffs Tickets Online
Want to attend WNBA playoff games in person? There are last-minute tickets available via Vivid Seats (get $20 off purchases of $200 and over with code BB2024), SeatGeek (your first purchases can get $10 off ticket order $250 and with code BILLBOARD10), StubHub and GameTime (score $20 off ticket orders of $150 and over with code SAVE20). Prices vary depending on the city and seats available.
Moreover, you can save $150 off when you spend $500 with promo code BILLBOARD150, or $300 off when you spend $1,000 with promo code BILLBOARD300 at TicketNetwork.com.
WNBA Playoffs 2024 broadcast on ESPN2, while it’s also available to livestream with DirecTV Stream on Tuesday, Oct. 8.
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