Everything to Know About the 2026 WNBA Season on USA Network: How to Watch, Full Schedule & More
Starting Sunday, Sept. 27, USA Sports will begin broadcasting WNBA playoffs and finals, running through Saturday, Oct. 31. See the full schedule and find out how to watch on TV and streaming.
The future is definitely female at USA Network.
After an incredible regular season of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and more than 50 games featured on USA, it's now time for the highly anticipated playoffs.
Starting Sunday, Sept. 27, USA Sports will begin broadcasting playoffs and finals, running through Saturday, Oct. 31. Plus, fans will get their fill of commentary thanks to experts Elle Duncan, Renee Montgomery, Tamika Catchings, Chamique Holdsclaw, Sophie Cunningham and Terrika Foster-Brasby, who is especially excited to join the slam dunk panel.
"People that really wanna elevate the sport, people that really wanna learn and know. I think that that was something that was important to me," Foster-Brasby previously told USA Today, "to be with a group of people who understand, some of [where we're] trying to go in the W, in terms of coverage."
Keep reading for everything to know before the 2026 WNBA playoffs, including a full schedule of every must-see game.
How can I watch WNBA games on USA Network?
Tune in to USA Network on TV, computers or devices that support broadcast streaming.
Which reporters are part of USA's WNBA broadcasting team?
Anchor Elle Duncan, game analysts Sarah Kustok and Tamika Catchings, play-by-play commentator Kate Scott, studio analysts Renee Montgomery and Chamique Holdsclaw, plus current WNBA athlete Sophie Cunningham will be joined by Terrika Foster-Brasby, a veteran sideline reporter and WNBA analyst, and various other talent to break down the most talked-about moments.
What is the full schedule of 2026 WNBA playoff games and finals on USA Network?
Sunday, September 27
9 p.m. ET - WNBA Playoffs Round 1: Game 1, Dallas Wings vs. Golden State Valkyries
Tuesday, September 29
8:30 p.m. ET - WNBA Playoffs Round 1: Game 2, Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty
Thursday, October 1
WNBA Playoffs Round 1: Game 3 *If Necessary
Monday, October 19
8 p.m. ET - WNBA Finals: Game 2
Thursday, October 22
8 p.m. ET - WNBA Finals: Game 3
Monday, October 26
8 p.m. ET - WNBA Finals: Game 5 *If Necessary
Thursday, October 29
8 p.m. ET - WNBA Finals: Game 6 *If Necessary
Saturday, October 31
8 p.m. ET - WNBA Finals: Game 7 *If Necessary
