How to watch WNBA 2026

The single biggest carrier of WNBA games in 2026. ION is a free broadcast channel — no cable or streaming subscription needed. Get it with a TV antenna or check your cable/satellite package. 50 games this season.

USA Network is a cable channel that also streams live on Peacock Premium. If you have cable or satellite, check your package. If you're streaming-only, Peacock Premium ($7.99/month) gets you both USA Network games and NBC/Peacock games.

Amazon carries 30 WNBA games this season, included with any Amazon Prime subscription at $14.99/month — no sports add-on needed. If you already have Prime for shipping, you already have access.

The biggest marquee matchups air on ABC, free over-the-air with a TV antenna. These games also stream live on the ESPN App and Disney+ for subscribers.

ESPN and ESPN2 carry 17 games. Stream on the ESPN App with a cable TV provider login or an ESPN+ subscription starting at $11.99/month. ESPN Unlimited (includes live TV) is $29.99/month.

8 games air on CBS, free over-the-air with a TV antenna. These games also stream live at CBS.com and on the CBS app. A handful of additional games go to Paramount+ only.

Paramount+ carries 12 WNBA games that aren't on the free CBS broadcast. Plans start at $7.99/month. If you already have CBS All Access or a bundle with Showtime, you're covered.

7 games air on NBC (free over-the-air with an antenna). The remaining 15 Peacock-exclusive games require Peacock Premium at $7.99/month. Peacock also carries USA Network, so one subscription covers both.

The league's own out-of-market streaming service. $14.99/month or $39.99/year. Covers games blacked out locally on national TV. Best for fans who want to follow a team that isn't in their local TV market. Blackout rules apply for nationally televised games.