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The 2025 WNBA season kicked off on May 16, after a blockbuster 2024 season that saw the league set ratings records. The entire preseason was aired for the first time on the WNBA’s League Pass, and the affordable streaming service will carry many of the season’s games.
That said, some of the most anticipated games are airing on cable and local networks like CBS, ESPN, and ABC. That means cord-cutters will need a live-streaming service to catch all the action. Two Thursday games are also airing on Prime Video, while ESPN+ will carry many of the Sunday games ABC carries. You can check out the full schedule on the WNBA website.
At a Glance: How to Watch the WNBA Regular Season
Stream: Fubo, WNBA League Pass, ESPN+, DirecTV, Prime Video
TV Channels: ABC, CBS, CBSSN, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ION, NBA TV
Regular Season: May 16 – Sept 11
How to Watch the WNBA in 2025
The Regular WNBA Season will be carried across a range of linear and cable broadcasters, including ION, NBA TV, and CBS, as well as streaming services like Prime Video and WNBA League Pass. Like NBA League Pass, WNBA League Pass is primarily for out-of-market games; that means blackouts apply for in-market and national games. As for TV and cable channels, ION will carry the most games with 50, followed by NBA TV with 40.
Fubo
get free trial
Pros: Carries networks needed for WNBA coverage
Cons: Missing channels like TNT for NBA fans
Fubo carries the major networks needed for catching the WNBA season, including ION, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ABC, and NBA TV. Fubo’s Elite package starts at $64.99 per month after the trial for the first month and is $84.99 per month thereafter.
WNBA League Pass
get free trial (prime video)
Sign up now (league pass)
Pros: Carries most games
Cons: Blackouts for local and national games
While WNBA League Pass does not have a free trial, Prime members can try it free for seven days. WNBA League Pass covers most games, but there are exceptions; you cannot stream local or nationally televised games live. League Pass is only $34.99/year.
ESPN+
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Pros: Low monthly price, exclusive sports coverage
Cons: ESPN channel not included, won’t carry every game
ESPN+ will typically carry one Sunday game per week. Many of these games are also airing on ABC. If you don’t want to spring for a more expensive live TV streaming service, ESPN+ is an affordable option, starting at $11.99/month. It’s important to note that ESPN+ does not include the linear ESPN channels.
DirecTV Stream
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Pros: Customizable packages, with wide channel offerings
Cons: Can be pricey
DirecTV is available as a streaming service, without a device or hardware installation, offering users a wide array of sports and entertainment channels. You get channels like ION, NBA TV, and ESPN. DirecTV’s key advantage is its wide array of channel offerings.
Prime Video
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Pros: Deep content library, plenty of other sports coverage
Cons: Only Thursday games for regular season
Prime Video will carry two Thursday games a week this season. If you want Prime Video and can live without free shipping of Amazon Prime, plans start at $8.99 a month.
WNBA Schedule, Key Dates
Regular Season: May 16 – Sept 11
WNBA All-Star Game: July 19
Playoffs Begin: Sept 14
Last Possible Finals Date: Oct 17
