WNBA Playoffs 2026: Where to Watch Post-Season Women’s Basketball Games Live Online

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The WNBA Playoffs tip off on Sunday, Sept. 27, with the top eight teams in the league: No. 1-seed Minnesota Lynx and defending champion Las Vegas Aces, as well as New York Liberty, Atlanta Dream, Indiana Fever, Dallas Wings, Washington Mystics and Golden State Valkyries.

The WNBA postseason features three rounds. The first is a best of three, the semifinals are best of five and the WNBA Finals are best of seven.

At a Glance: Watch the 2026 WNBA Playoffs Live Online

• When: Sept. 27 to Oct. 31 (if the WNBA Finals goes to seven games)
• TV channels: ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, NBC, NBC Sports Network, USA Network, CNBC
• Stream online: DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Fubo, Prime Video, Peacock, ESPN Unlimited, WNBA League Pass

The WNBA is known for celebrity sightings, so it’s likely there may be a number of celebrities in attendance during games. Famous actors, actresses and recording artists have been known to appear at games in the past, including WNBA fans Jason Sudeikis, Aubrey Plaza, Ciara and Russell Wilson, Alicia Keys, Spike Lee and others.

How to Watch 2026 WNBA Playoffs Without Cable

Although WNBA Playoffs broadcast on TV across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, NBC, NBC Sports Network, USA Network and CNBC, postseason games can be streamed on web-based streaming cable services, like DirecTV, Fubo, Sling and Hulu + Live TV. Games are also available to livestream on platforms, such as Prime Video, Peacock, ESPN Unlimited and WNBA League Pass.

EDitor’s Choice

DirecTV

THR’s top choice

Watch the 2026 WNBA Playoffs with DirecTV, which carries ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, NBC, NBC Sports Network, USA Network and CNBC, along with more than 90 other channels. Sports fans can watch WNBA games for free with the cable streamer’s five-day trial. Afterwards, you can either cancel the service or keep watching, with signature streaming package prices goes for $59.99 per month for the first three months of service ($89.99 per month afterward) for the entry-level “Entertainment” package with the streamer’s current deals.

Fubo

At $63.99 for the first month of service, Fubo features WNBA games.

To watch WNBA Playoffs on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, NBC, NBC Sports Network, USA Network and CNBC, a subscription to Fubo will do the trick. The streaming service goes for $63.99 for the first month ($88.99 per month afterward) for the “Pro” plan, which comes with more than 230 channels. You can also record over 1,000 hours of TV shows, movies, games and more. If you want to watch online free, the online TV streaming service offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers.

Sling

Orange + Blue.

Sling is one of the most affordable options for new live TV streaming subscribers who want to watch the WNBA games on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, NBC, USA Network and CNBC with the Orange + Blue plan, which comes with more than 50 channels and priced at $69.99 per month. Please note: Prices and channel availability depend on your local TV market.

Hulu + Live TV

Bundled with ESPN Unlimited, Disney+ and Hulu.

To watch ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, NBC, USA Network and CNBC online, a subscription to Hulu + Live TV is fantastic option. The streaming service includes Disney+, ESPN Unlimited and access to more than 100 live channels starting at $89.99 per month. In addition to live cable, Hulu + Live TV lets subscribers watch originals from Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited. It includes unlimited cloud DVR, too. Hulu also offers a three-day free trial.

Prime Video

Starting at $8.99 per month, Prime Video features WNBA games.

In 2026, Prime Video features marquee games throughout the WNBA season. New subscribers can get a free 30-day trial for Prime Video; after that, the standalone streaming service auto-renews at $8.99 per month. Another way to watch the game for free is with a membership to Amazon Prime, which includes access to Prime Video and costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year — a nearly 25 percent savings compared to paying the regular monthly price.

Amazon Prime includes access to Prime Video, Prime Gaming and Amazon Music Prime, as well as fast free shipping on most items sold from the online retailer with Prime Delivery, in-store discounts at Whole Foods Market, access to exclusive shopping events — like Black Friday in November — and much more.

Peacock

Starting at $12.99 per month, Peacock features WNBA games.

For the 2026 WNBA Playoffs, Peacock is the home of the WNBA on NBC online, including WNBA Finals. Not a Peacock subscriber? The streamer has an ad-free Peacock Premium package for $12.99 per month (or $129.99 per year). Otherwise, the ad-supported plan is $19.99 per month (or $199.99 per year). Aside from NBA games, you’ll get access to originals such as Ladies of London: The New Reign, The Traitors, Love Island: All Stars and others; live sports and entertainment from NBC Sports; and more than 50 “always-on” streaming channels.

ESPN Unlimited

Starting at $29.99 per month, ESPN Unlimited features WNBA games.

ESPN Unlimited livestream WNBA Playoffs this season. If you’re not a subscriber, you can sign up for ESPN Unlimited starting at $29.99 per month. The streaming service includes all of the sports network’s channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN on ABC, ESPN+, SEC Network+ and ACC Network Extra, as well as original programming, such as The Pat McAfee Show, 30 For 30 and others.