New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx: How to watch the WNBA Finals Game 1 tonight

The New York Liberty defeated the reigning league champions the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA semifinals this year and will host the first game of the finals against the Minnesota Lynx. The Lynx defeated the Connecticut Sun in a five-game series which ended on Tuesday night with an 88-77 win at home. The first Liberty vs. Lynx game of the finals will be this Thursday at 8 p.m. ET, airing on ESPN. The game can also be streamed after it concludes on WNBA League Pass. Are you ready to watch the New York Liberty play the Minnesota Lynx in Game 1 of the WNBA finals? Here’s what you need to know ahead of the Liberty vs. Lynx game tonight and where to get live game-day updates.

How to watch the WNBA Finals: New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx Game 1:

Date: Thursday, Oct. 10

Time: 8 p.m. ET

Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY

TV channels: ESPN

Streaming: Fubo TV, Sling TV, Hulu with Live TV, DirecTV

What time is the Liberty vs. Lynx game?

The Liberty vs. Lynx game tips off at 8 p.m. ET tonight.

New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx game channel:

The Liberty vs. Lynx game will air on ESPN.

How to watch the New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx game without cable:

You can watch ESPN live on platforms including Fubo, DirecTV, Hulu with Live TV and YouTube TV. The game will also be available to stream after it concludes on WNBA League Pass.

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Can I watch the WNBA Playoffs on DirecTV?

Yes, DirecTV will be carrying ABC and all ESPN channels again after a brief disruption in coverage on the platform. DirecTV subscribers will be able to watch every playoff game of the WNBA.

When are the 2024 WNBA Playoffs?

Round one of the WNBA playoffs began on Sunday, September 22. The playoffs are scheduled through October 18 if necessary.

Who is playing in the WNBA Playoffs?

Eight teams advanced to the WNBA playoffs, but after two playoff rounds, two teams remain and will compete in the finals. They are:

• New York Liberty (32-8)

• Minnesota Lynx (30-10)

Which teams were eliminated during the WNBA Playoffs?

• Seattle Storm (25-15) – Eliminated after Round 1

• Indiana Fever (20-20) – Eliminated after Round 1

• Phoenix Mercury (19-21) – Eliminated after Round 1

• Atlanta Dream (15-25) – Eliminated after Round 1

• Las Vegas Aces (27-13) – Eliminated after Semifinals

• Connecticut Sun (28-12) – Eliminated after Semifinals

The best way to watch the WNBA finals:

While this season’s WNBA games aired across upwards of 10 channels and streaming platforms, including Prime Video, ION, and other national broadcast networks, the playoffs will be exclusive to ABC and ESPN. Note that they will not be carried on ESPN+.

WNBA Finals schedule:

Thursday, October 10

Sunday, October 13

Wednesday, October 16

Friday, October 18

Sunday, October 20