As the WNBA season races toward its finish line, playoff magnifiers intensify. With fewer than three weeks left in the regular season, these upcoming games carry weight far beyond final scores. Here’s your front-row pass to what matters this week, from Eastern showdowns to Western finales.
- Monday, August 25: Liberty Edge Sun in a Gritty Return
- Tuesday, August 26: Storm & Mercury Stream into Primetime
- Wednesday, August 27: Aces Visit Dream; Sun Head West
- Thursday, August 28: Liberty Homecoming, Storm Road Test
- Friday, August 29: Matchups on ION Set the Tone
- Saturday, August 30: Four Games Fuel Final Stretch
- Sunday, August 31: Season’s Last Full Weekend Slate
- Behind the Broadcasts: Keys to Watching and Understanding
- Why This Week Matters
Monday, August 25: Liberty Edge Sun in a Gritty Return
- New York Liberty 81, Connecticut Sun 79
- Las Vegas Aces 79, Chicago Sky 74
(NBC Sports schedule via NBC Sports, ESPN recap)
Monday’s doubleheader brought intensity. The Liberty, led by Breanna Stewart’s 19-point return from injury, eked out a two-point win over a healthy, confident Connecticut squad despite the Sun carrying more reliable lineups.
(Times of India injury report)
In Chicago, the Las Vegas Aces moved closer to playoff positioning with a tight win over the Sky, showcasing their playoff grit with a 12–1 run culminating in a 79–74 finish.
(NBC Sports schedule)
Tuesday, August 26: Storm & Mercury Stream into Primetime
- Seattle Storm at Indiana Fever – 7 PM ET on CBSSN
- Phoenix Mercury at LA Sparks – 10 PM ET on NBA TV & WNBA League Pass
(NBC Sports schedule)
The Storm hit the road to challenge homecourt hopeful Indiana. Meanwhile, the Mercury travel to a resurgent Sparks squad in a battle of west-side momentum. Both games come with playoff implications and seasoned rivalries ready to ignite.
Wednesday, August 27: Aces Visit Dream; Sun Head West
- Las Vegas Aces at Atlanta Dream – 7:30 PM ET on NBA TV & WNBA League Pass
- Connecticut Sun at Dallas Wings – 8 PM ET on WNBA League Pass
(NBC Sports schedule)
The Aces look to extend their win streak as they face Atlanta at home, while the Sun continue their road grind heading to Dallas. Both games offer quick dips into strategy and survival.
Thursday, August 28: Liberty Homecoming, Storm Road Test
- Washington Mystics at NY Liberty – 7 PM ET on Prime Video
- Seattle Storm at Minnesota Lynx – 8 PM ET on WNBA League Pass
- Chicago Sky at Phoenix Mercury – 10 PM ET on Prime Video
(NBC Sports schedule)
Thursday evening caps off with a three-game stretch highlighting regional interest and long-standing rivalries. Liberty’s prime-time broadcast on Prime Video marks its return to the spotlight, while the Storm tackles a hostile Lynx environment back home.
Friday, August 29: Matchups on ION Set the Tone
- Dallas Wings at Atlanta Dream – 7:30 PM ET on ION
- Indiana Fever at LA Sparks – 10 PM ET on ION
(NBC Sports schedule)
The ION doubleheader includes a Dream trying to build a playoff push via home court and a Sparks showdown with Fever without Caitlin Clark, who remains sidelined.
(ESPN playoff race)
Saturday, August 30: Four Games Fuel Final Stretch
- Minnesota Lynx at Connecticut Sun – 7 PM ET on NBA TV
- Washington Mystics at Golden State Valkyries – 8:30 PM ET on WNBA League Pass
- Chicago Sky at Seattle Storm – 9 PM ET on WNBA League Pass
- NY Liberty at Phoenix Mercury – 10 PM ET on NBA TV
(NBC Sports schedule)
Saturday’s marathon telecast includes title hopefuls and playoff contenders, transition energy everywhere, and long shadows of storylines still navigating final records before September’s jump.
Sunday, August 31: Season’s Last Full Weekend Slate
- Washington Mystics at LA Sparks – 8 PM ET on WNBA League Pass
- Indiana Fever at Golden State Valkyries – 8:30 PM ET on NBA TV
(NBC Sports schedule)
Sunday offers a quieter but just-as-crucial pair of games. Mystics and Sparks both chase momentum, while the Fever look to steal a game in the Bay Area to solidify or defy playoff math.
Behind the Broadcasts: Keys to Watching and Understanding
Where to Watch
Fans can catch WNBA action on multiple platforms: ABC, ESPN networks, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ION, NBA TV, Prime Video, and the WNBA League Pass.
(NBC Sports schedule, WNBA League Pass explanation)
Season Clock Is Ticking
With the regular season ending on September 11 and playoffs tipping off by September 14, each matchup now carries playoff positioning weight.
(WNBA key dates)
Local Access Matters
Regional broadcast deals are expanding: the Lynx, Fever, Sparks, Storm, and others have local TV affiliates supplementing national platforms, boosting fan access across markets.
(WNBA viewer access)
Why This Week Matters
With just under three weeks of regular season left, every game matters:
- Steady contenders like the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty jockey for playoff seedings.
- Middle-tier teams like the Sparks, Storm, and Mystics are in their final stretch to push for postseason relevance.
- Injury reports like New York’s uncertainty and Connecticut’s relative health are shaping game outcomes as much as talent.
(Times of India injury preview)
This week isn’t just a schedule; it’s survival, momentum, and storylines being written each night.
