WNBA playoffs 2024: Matchups, TV schedule, and live-stream first-round games

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The pairings for the first round of the 2024 WNBA playoffs have been determined; all that remains is for the games to begin. [{ "selector": ".dbtlj-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".mtsnl-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-50.99999999999999px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

When will the WNBA postseason begin?

Wednesday opens the first round with the opening games of two series. Thursday will see the debut of the two remaining series. The first-round series are best-of-three contests. [{ "selector": ".sxlwm-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".pppnx-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-50.99999999999999px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Which networks are broadcasting playoff games?

ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, NBA TV, and ESPN will broadcast the games. [{ "selector": ".ipjpi-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".eanxo-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-50.99999999999999px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Will live feeds be available for playoff games?

Games are available for live streaming on Watch ESPN (for cable/satellite subscribers) and the ESPN app. [{ "selector": ".rgcbf-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".oiqlf-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-50.99999999999999px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

What are the matches and schedules for the first round?

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No. 1 Las Vegas Aces
vs.
No. 8 Phoenix

Tuesday in Phoenix, if necessary, for Game 3. Time and TV to be determined Game 2: Saturday at 9 p.m. in Las Vegas (ESPN2) Game 1 results : Mercury ended with a score of 79 to 63 in favour of Las Vegas. [{ "selector": ".rdmoj-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".kwtfb-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".ksatd-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".rswnm-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-50.99999999999999px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

No. 7 New York Liberty
vs.
No. 2 Chicago Sky

Tuesday in New York, Game 3 (if necessary), Time and TV TBD Game 2: Saturday at noon in Chicago (ESPN) Game 1 results: Chicago Sky91, New York Liberty 98. [{ "selector": ".epqxs-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".osaxj-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".mfdrc-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".ckdba-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-50.99999999999999px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

No. 3 Connecticut Sun
vs.
No. 6 Dallas Wings

Dallas will host Game 3 on August 24 if required. Time and TV to be determined Game 2: Sunday at noon in Connecticut (ABC) Game 1 is on Thursday at 8 p.m. in Connecticut (ESPNU and NBA TV) [{ "selector": ".gmmcz-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".qtubo-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".mnpwl-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".isqcj-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-50.99999999999999px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

No. 4 Seattle Storm
vs.
No. 5 Washington Mystics

Game 3 will be played on August 24 in Washington, with time and TV to be determined. Game 2: Sunday at 4 p.m. in Seattle (ESPN) Game1 will take place on Thursday at 10 p.m. in Seattle (ESPN2) [{ "selector": ".lfxpg-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".kxsln-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".onjfb-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".sfonn-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-50.99999999999999px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

WNBA playoffs 2024: Matchups, TV schedule, and live-stream first-round games

When will the WNBA postseason begin?

Which networks are broadcasting playoff games?

Will live feeds be available for playoff games?

What are the matches and schedules for the first round?

No. 1 Las Vegas Aces vs. No. 8 Phoenix

No. 7 New York Liberty vs. No. 2 Chicago Sky

No. 3 Connecticut Sun vs. No. 6 Dallas Wings

No. 4 Seattle Storm vs. No. 5 Washington Mystics

No. 1 Las Vegas Aces
vs.
No. 8 Phoenix

No. 7 New York Liberty
vs.
No. 2 Chicago Sky

No. 3 Connecticut Sun
vs.
No. 6 Dallas Wings

No. 4 Seattle Storm
vs.
No. 5 Washington Mystics