The 2023 WNBA playoffs are in full swing. It took until the final day of the regular season, but Las Vegas clinched the No. 1 seed over the New York Liberty, and is well on their way to winning back-to-back championships. The Aces beat the No. 8 Chicago Sky in an 87-59 win Wednesday night, while the No. 3 seed Connecticut Sun won against the No. 6 Minnesota Lynx, 90-60. Up next, tonight, two first-round series that are rematches of games played last Sunday: the No. 2 Liberty and No. 7 Mystics and the No. 4 Wings and No. 5 Dream.
Ready to watch some basketball? Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the 2023 WNBA playoffs, including the full WNBA playoffs schedule, streaming options and more.
When are the 2023 WNBA playoffs?
The WNBA playoffs tipped off this Wednesday, Sept. 13 with two games: Minnesota vs. Connecticut and Chicago vs. Las Vegas. Next up: Washington vs. New York and Atlanta vs. Dallas tonight.
What channel are the WNBA playoffs on 2023?
WNBA playoff games will air across ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC. Don’t have access to those channels? Here’s how we recommend watching the 2023 WNBA Playoffs.
How to watch the WNBA playoffs:
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Hulu’s live TV bundle (with ads) will get you access to ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC, plus NBC, Fox, CBS and access to ESPN+. That’s every channel you may need to watch the WNBA playoffs in 2023. Plus, this bundle gets you a subscription to Disney+ and, of course, access to Hulu’s general content library. Hulu’s live TV plans also include unlimited DVR storage, a hardware-free set-up process and easy online cancellation. Currently Hulu does not offer a free trial for its live TV plan.
While it usually costs $70 per month, right on time for the WNBA playoffs (and football season), Hulu is offering new and eligible returning subscribers Hulu + Live TV at a discounted rate of $49.99 per month for your first three months. Now through October 11.
$50 at Hulu
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Starting at just $30 for your first month, Sling TV’s Orange & Blue tier offers ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3 and ABC in select markets and 44 other channels. A Sling subscription also includes 50 hours of free DVR storage, so if you’re worried about missing any of the WNBA action, you can always record your games.
$30 at Sling
2023 WNBA playoff schedule:
No. 1 Las Vegas Aces (34-6) vs. No. 8 Chicago Sky (17-22)
No. 2 New York Liberty (32-8) vs. No. 7 Washington Mystics (19-21)
No. 3 Connecticut Sun (27-13) vs. No. 6 Minnesota Lynx (19-21)
No. 4 Dallas Wings (22-18) vs. No. 5 Atlanta Dream (19-21)
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Watch the playoffs on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2
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Wednesday, Sept. 13 (Game 1)
No. 6 Minnesota at No. 3 Connecticut: 8 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
No. 8 Chicago at No. 1 Las Vegas: 10 p.m. ET on (ESPN)
Friday, Sept. 15 (Game 1)
No. 7 Washington at No. 2 New York: 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
No. 5 Atlanta at No. 4 Dallas: 9:30 p.m. ET on (ESPN2)
Sunday, Sept. 17 (Game 2)
No. 6 Minnesota at No. 3 Connecticut: 1 p.m. ET (ESPN)
No. 8 Chicago at No. 1 Las Vegas: 3 p.m. ET (ABC)
Tuesday, Sept. 19 (Game 2)
No. 7 Washington at No. 2 New York: 7 p.m. ET (ESPN)
No. 5 Atlanta at No. 4 Dallas: 9 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Wednesday, Sept. 20 (Game 3, if necessary)
No. 3 Connecticut at No. 6 Minnesota: TBD (ESPN)
No. 1 Las Vegas at No. 8 Chicago: TBD (ESPN)
Friday, Sept. 22 (Game 3, if necessary)
No. 2 New York at No. 7 Washington: TBD (ESPN2)
No. 4 Dallas at No. 5 Atlanta: TBD (ESPN2)