The Connecticut Sun and the Minnesota Lynx will keep WNBA fans on the edge of their seats in the 2024 playoff semifinals, with the series tied at 1-1 heading into Game 3 on Friday night. The game, held at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut, airs Friday at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN2. The game can also be streamed afterwards on WNBA League Pass. Are you ready to see the Minnesota Lynx play the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA playoffs? Here’s what you need to know ahead of the Sun vs. match. Lynx Tonight and how to get live game updates.
How to Watch the WNBA Playoffs: Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx:
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Date: Friday October 4
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Location: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
TV channels: ESPN2
Streaming: Fubo TV, Sling TV, Hulu with live TV, DirecTV
What time is the Sun vs. game? Lynx?
The Sun vs. Lynx game starts tonight at 7:30 PM ET.
Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx game channel:
The game Sun vs. Lynx airs on ESPN2.
How to watch the Connecticut Sun vs. You can watch Minnesota Lynx without cable:
You can watch ESPN2 live on platforms like Fubo, DirecTV, Hulu with Live TV, and YouTube TV. The game will also be available to stream on WNBA League Pass afterwards.
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Can I watch the WNBA Playoffs on DirecTV?
Yes, DirecTV will resume broadcasting ABC and all ESPN channels after a brief hiatus of coverage on the platform. DirecTV subscribers can watch every WNBA playoff game.
When are the 2024 WNBA Playoffs?
The first round of the WNBA playoffs began on Sunday, September 22. The play-offs are scheduled until October 18, if necessary.
Who’s playing in the WNBA Playoffs?
Eight teams advanced to the WNBA playoffs, but four reached the semifinals after the first round. They are:
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Freedom of New York (32-8)
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Minnesota lynx (30-10)
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Connecticut Sun (28-12)
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Las Vegas Ace (27-13)
Which teams were eliminated from the WNBA Playoffs?
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Seattle Storm (25-15) – Eliminated after Round 1
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Indiana Fever (20-20) – Eliminated after Round 1
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Phoenix Mercury (19-21) – Eliminated after Round 1
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Atlanta Dream (15-25) – Eliminated after Round 1
The best way to watch WNBA playoff games:
While this season’s WNBA games aired on more than ten channels and streaming platforms, including Prime Video, ION and other national broadcast networks, the playoffs will be exclusive to ABC and ESPN. Note that they will not will air on ESPN+.
What is the WNBA Playoff Format?
The WNBA playoffs include an eight-team bracket; participating teams are determined based on their regular season record. During the first round, matches will be played in a best-of-three series. Semi-finals and finals will be played as a best-of-five series.
WNBA Playoffs Schedule:
Sunday September 22:
Tuesday September 24
Wednesday September 25
Semi-finals
Sunday September 29th
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Aces (77) vs (87) FreedomGame 1
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Sun (73) vs. (70) Lynx, game 1
Tuesday October 1
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Aces (84) vs. (88) FreedomGame 2
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Sun (70) vs. (77)LynxGame 2
Friday October 4
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Sun vs. Lynx, Game 3 – 7:30 PM ET (ESPN2)
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Aces vs. Liberty, Game 3 – 9:30 PM (ESPN2)
Sunday October 6
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Aces vs. Liberty, Game 4 (if necessary)
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Sun vs. Lynx, Game 4 (if necessary)
Tuesday October 8
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Aces vs. Liberty, Game 5 (if necessary)
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Sun vs. Lynx, Game 5 (if necessary)
WNBA Finals presented by YouTube TV
Thursday October 10
Sunday October 13
Wednesday October 16
Friday October 18
Sunday October 20
