There was no doubt that the New York Liberty would make the WNBA playoffs this season after leading the league for much of the season. The team finished in first place and will now face the No. 8 Atlanta Dream on Sunday for the first game of the postseason. The Dream secured a spot in the playoffs on Thursday night when they defeated the Liberty 78-67. The Liberty will host the Dream at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Sunday, September 22, with tipoff set for 1:00 p.m. ET on ESPN. The game can also be streamed after the game ends on WNBA League Pass.
Ready to watch the New York Liberty take on the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA playoffs? Here’s what you need to know for this afternoon’s Liberty vs. Dream game, plus live game-day updates, stats, and more.
How to Watch the WNBA Playoffs: New York Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream:
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Date: Sunday September 22nd
Time: 1:00 PM ET
Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
TV channels: ESPN
Streaming: Fubo TV, Sling TV, Hulu with Live TV, DirecTV
What time is the Liberty vs. Dream match?
The Liberty vs. Dream match starts today at 1:00 PM (Eastern Time).
Channel for New York Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream match:
The Liberty vs. Dream match will be broadcast on ESPN.
How to watch the New York Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream game without cable:
You can watch ESPN live on platforms like Fubo, DirecTV, Hulu with Live TV, and YouTube TV. The game will also be available to stream after it ends on WNBA League Pass.
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Can I watch the WNBA Playoffs on DirecTV?
Yes, DirecTV will resume ABC and all ESPN channels after a brief hiatus in coverage on the platform. DirecTV subscribers will be able to watch every WNBA playoff game.
When are the 2024 WNBA playoffs?
The first round of the WNBA playoffs begins on Sunday, September 22. The playoffs will continue through October 18 if necessary.
Who’s playing in the WNBA Playoffs?
There are eight confirmed teams for the 2024 WBNA Playoffs, namely:
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New York Liberty (32-8)
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Minnesota Lynx (30-10)
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Connecticut Sun (28-12)
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Las Vegas Aces (27-13)
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Storm in Seattle (25-15)
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Indiana Fever (20-20)
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Phoenix Mercury (19-21)
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Atlanta Dream (15-25)
The best way to watch WNBA playoff games:
While this season’s WNBA games will be broadcast on more than 10 channels and streaming platforms, including Prime Video, ION and other national broadcast networks, the playoffs will be broadcast exclusively on ABC and ESPN. Please note that they will not will be broadcast on ESPN+.
What is the WNBA Playoff Format?
The WNBA playoffs feature an eight-team bracket; participating teams are chosen based on their regular season record. The first round is played in a best-of-three series. The semifinals and finals are played in a best-of-five series.
WNBA Playoffs Schedule:
Sunday September 22nd:
Tuesday September 24
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Dream-Liberty, Match 2 – 7:30pm ET
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Storm-Aces, Game 2 – 9:30pm ET
Wednesday September 25
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Fever-Sun, Game 2 7:30pm ET
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Mercury-Lynx, Game 2 – 9:30pm ET
Thursday September 26
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Dream-Liberty, Game 3 (if necessary) – TBD
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Storm-Aces, Game 3 (if needed) – TBD
Friday September 27
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Lynx-Mercury, Game 3 (if necessary) – TBD
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Sun-Fever, Game 3 (if needed) – TBD
Semi-finals
Sunday September 29th
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Match #1, Match 1
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Match #2, Match 1
Tuesday October 1st
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Match #1, Match 2
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Match #2, Match 2
Friday October 4th
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Match #1, Match 3
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Match #2, Match 3
Sunday October 6th
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Matchup #1, Game 4 (if necessary)
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Matchup #2, Game 4 (if necessary)
Tuesday October 8th
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Matchup #1, Game 5 (if necessary)
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Matchup #2, Game 5 (if necessary)
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Thursday October 10th
Sunday October 13th
Wednesday October 16
Friday October 18th
Sunday October 20
