Where to watch the WNBA Playoffs: Channels, live streams, teams

The Golden State Valkyries and Las Vegas Aces are facing off in the semifinals.<p class="copyright">Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images</p>

The Golden State Valkyries and Las Vegas Aces are facing off in the semifinals.

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The Dream face the Liberty and the Valkyries face the Aces in the WNBA postseason. We'll show you where to watch the WNBA Playoffs online.

The WNBA Playoffs are underway, and the semifinals have reached the win-or-face-elimination stage. The games are spread across a few different network families, so we've rounded up everything you need to know about where to watch the WNBA Playoffs below.

If you don't want to read any further, we've got you covered. You can live stream the remainder of the WNBA Playoffs through a combination of ESPN Unlimited and Peacock. You can access your streaming options from anywhere with a VPN, like NordVPN.

Where to watch the WNBA Playoffs in the US

Peacock carries live streams of all remaining WNBA Playoffs games that air on NBC, NBCSN, and the USA Network, which means that this is the only streaming service you'll need for the Finals. Sports-friendly plans start at $13 a month for Peacock Premium, but you can upgrade to Peacock Premium Plus for $20 a month. Premium Plus unlocks full NBC live streams and ad-free on-demand content.

ESPN Unlimited carries full live streams of ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN on ABC content, and other ESPN-related networks, along with loads of streaming-exclusive content. Subscriptions cost $32 a month.

If you don't feel like juggling two apps or you'd prefer something with a free trial, you can live stream all of these channels with a live TV streaming service, like YouTube TV. YouTube TV's Main plan normally costs $83 a month. However, a limited-time deal will discount new customers' first five months of service by $15 a month after a free trial.

How to watch the WNBA Playoffs from anywhere

If you're traveling abroad, you can still keep up with your usual streaming options with the help of a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs are easy-to-use tech tools that let people temporarily alter their virtual locations. This way, they can access their favorite websites and apps from anywhere, the same way they would back home. Since the services we've highlighted require US methods of payment, this option will work best for Americans who are just traveling away from home.

NordVPN is one of the best VPNs on the market. It's speedy, user-friendly, and has a 30-day money-back guarantee.

How many games are in each round?

The first round of the WNBA Playoffs was a best-of-three series. The semifinals are best-of-five, and the finals are best-of-seven.

Who is favored to win the 2026 WNBA Finals?

According to DraftKings (as of Friday, October 9, before Game 3 of the semifinals), the Golden State Valkyries are the +120 favorites to win the WNBA Finals. The Atlanta Dream are close behind at +130, followed by the Las Vegas Aces at +800, and the New York Liberty at +1300.

Who won the 2025 WNBA Finals?

The Las Vegas Aces, led by A'ja Wilson, won the 2025 WNBA Finals in a four-game sweep of the Phoenix Mercury. The Aces also won in 2022 and 2023. The New York Liberty won in 2024.

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