How to Watch the 2025 WNBA Playoffs Online

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The WNBA playoffs kick off on Sunday, Sept. 14, with the top eight teams in the league: the current No. 1 seed Minnesota Lynx, defending champion New York Liberty, Las Vegas Aces, Atlanta Dream, Phoenix Mercury, Indiana Fever, Seattle Storm and Golden State Valkyries.

The WNBA postseason has three rounds. The first is a best of three, the Semi-Finals are best of five and the Finals are best of seven.

At a Glance: How to watch the 2025 WNBA Playoffs Online

Here’s everything to know about watching the WNBA Playoffs and finding the best ticket deals for games. For the full timeline, check out the 2025 WNBA postseason schedule (and channel guide) here.

How to Stream 2025 WNBA Playoffs Online Without Cable

While the WNBA Playoffs broadcast on TV across ABC, ESPN and ESPN2, games can also be streamed on internet-based streaming cable services, like DirecTV, Fubo, Sling and Hulu + Live TV. Fans can also opt for the WNBA League Pass (via Prime Video); learn more about the network here.

Since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can watch the first few games at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option.

Watch the 2025 WNBA Playoffs with DirecTV, which carries ABC, ESPN and ESPN2, along with more than 90 other channels. Plus, DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial for its streaming service. Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $29.99 per month), at directv.com.

Another way to watch WNBA games on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 is with a subscription to Fubo, which offers a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. After the trial, plans start at $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 monthly thereafter.

Watch WNBA Playoff games with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+. Plans start at $82.99 per month after the trial period.

Sling is one of the most affordable options for TV streaming subscribers who want to watch WNBA games. The Sling Orange plan includes ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN3 (many live games on ABC are simulcast on ESPN3). This plan is $23 per month for the first month and $45.99 per month afterward.

Another option is the Sling Orange + Blue, which includes ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN3, along with ABC in select markets. The plan is $33 per month for the first month and $65.99 per month thereafter.

Most recently, Sling began offering Day Passes. This means fans can watch live WNBA games with a Sling Orange Day Pass for $4.99. Prices and channel availability depends on your local TV market. Learn more about watching WNBA with Sling TV here.

How to Watch 2025 WNBA Playoff Games With Cable

The WNBA Playoffs air on ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC. You can watch by tuning in through your cable TV provider, on ESPN.com or the ESPN mobile app with your cable TV account login — including streaming and traditional services, such as DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV, Verizon and Xfinity.

Where to Buy 2025 WNBA Playoff Tickets Online, Discount Codes

Want to watch Playoff games in person? Tickets are available for WNBA games at TicketNetwork, Vivid Seats, StubHub, Ticket Liquidator and SeatGeek — prices depend on the city and seat location in the arena. Plus, The Hollywood Reporter has exclusive promo codes for select sites:

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