WNBA Opening Weekend Schedule, Where To Watch Every Game
The WNBA opens its thirtieth season with stars Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, A’ja Wilson, and Paige Bueckers featured in nationally televised games across ABC and ION.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - APRIL 30: Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) is guarded by Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) during a preseason game on April 30 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The WNBA’s 30th season tips off amid a surge of attention that has pushed the league deeper into the mainstream than ever before. Fueled by the arrival of young stars including Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers, and now Azzi Fudd and Olivia Miles, heated rivalries, sold-out arenas, and nonstop online debate, the league enters the new season with a level of visibility that feels fundamentally different from years past.
Furthermore, the league is more accessible to fans than ever before. The WNBA will have a record 216 nationally televised and streamed games during the 2026 regular season across ABC/ESPN, CBS, NBC, ION, USA Network, Prime Video, Peacock, and NBA TV. The Indiana Fever have the most national games with 44, followed by the youth filled Dallas Wings with 36, and the two veteran heavy rosters of the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces with 35 and 33 games respectively.
Where to Watch WNBA Opening Weekend UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT - MAY 03: Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty shoots over Kennedy Burke #22 of the Connecticut Sun in the second quarter at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 3, 2026 in Uncasville, Connecticut. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean D.
Elliot/Getty Images) Getty Images Friday, May 8 Games The first night of games will see the No. 2 preseason ranked New York Liberty take on the Connecticut Sun at home in Barclays Center on Friday, May 8 at 7:30 pm EST on ION and WNBA League Pass. In the same time slot, the Toronto Tempo, lead by former Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello play their first game in league history at home in Coca-Cola Coliseum against the Washington Mystics on ION And WNBA League Pass.
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