How to Watch 2024 WNBA Season Online Without Cable (2024)

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With the start of a new WNBA season, the league’s popularity continues to grow with the emergence of rookies Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Cameron Brink and Kamilla Cardoso.

The WNBA season starts on Tuesday, May 14, while the 40-game regular season ends on Thursday, Sept. 19. Check out the complete 2024 WNBA season schedule here.

At a Glance: Watch 2024 WNBA Season Online

  • When Tuesday, May 14 through Thursday, Sep 19
  • TV channels ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ION Television and NBA TV
  • Stream online DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Fubo, Prime Video, ESPN+, Disney+, Paramount+ and Meta Quest

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With tip-off about to start, keep reading to find out how to watch the WNBA season, as well as how to find tickets to games.

How to Stream 2024 WNBA Season Without Cable: Stream Online Free

While the WNBA season broadcasts on TV across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ION Television and NBA TV, games can also be streamed on web-based streaming cable services, like DirecTV Stream and Fubo, some of which even offer free trials. In addition, games are available to stream on Prime Video, ESPN+, Disney+, Paramount+ and Meta Horizon Worlds app.

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Please note: All 40 games per team during the 2024 WNBA season are available across multiple networks, streaming services and platforms. The only service that carries every game is WNBA League Pass; learn more about the network here.

Ahead, find out how to watch the WNBA games with and without a cable subscription.

DirecTV Stream

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Watch the 2024 WNBA season with DirecTV Stream, which carries ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ION Television and NBA TV along with more than 90 other channels — such as NBC, Fox, AMC, Bravo, CNBC, Disney Channel and others.

The streamer has a free five-day trial available, which will let you watch the WNBA opening day on May 14. Afterwards, you can either cancel the service or keep watching, with prices starting as low as $69.99 for the entry-level Entertainment package. Other plans offer more than 125-185 channels, with prices ranging from $74.99 to $149.99 per month for the first 24 months of service ($84.99 to $159.99 monthly, respectively).

Fubo

Another way to watch WNBA games on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ION Television and NBA TV is throughFubo. The streaming service starts at $79.99 per month for more than 185 channels. You can also record over 1,000 hours of TV shows, movies, games and more.

Other plans include the Elite package (with more than 252 channels for $89.99 per month and the Premier tier that comes with nearly 261 channels, NFL RedZone, Showtime and 4K quality for $99.99 per month. If you want to watch some of the WNBA season live online free, the online TV streaming service offers a seven-day free trial for new subscribers.

Hulu + Live TV

Get Hulu + live TV

To watch ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, CBS and CBS Sports Network online, a subscription to Hulu + Live TV is another fantastic option. The streaming service has access to more than 90 live channels — like BET, CNN, Food Network and more — starting at $76.99 per month and comes with Hulu’s entire streaming library, as well as Disney+ and ESPN+.

In addition to live TV, Hulu + Live TV lets subscribers watch originals from Hulu, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm (Star Wars), The Muppets Studio and Pixar Animation, as well as ESPN+ for original sports programming and live sports from Formula 1, UFC, MLB and other sports leagues. It includes unlimited cloud DVR, too. Hulu offers a three-day free trial to try before you buy a monthly subscription.

Unfortunately, Hulu + Live TV does not have ION Television and NBA TV in their channel lineup.

Sling

Get Sling

Sling is one of the cheapest options for new live TV streaming subscribers who want to watch WNBA games on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3 and ABC. The Sling Orange + Blue plan is $35 per month for the first month ($60 per month afterward). Unfortunately, the streaming service doesn’t offer ION, Prime Video, CBS, CBS Sports Network, Paramount+, Meta Quest or WNBA League Pass.

Sling Orange + Blue also features Discovery Channel, Disney Channel, CNN, Fox News, TNT, TBS, Bravo, FreeForm, QVC, MSNBC and much more.

ESPN+

ESPN+ has 27 WNBA games live-streaming this season. If you’re not a subscriber, you can sign up for ESPN+ for $10.99 per month.

ESPN+ includes original programming, such as The Pat McAfee Show, 30 For 30, McEnroe’s Places, Man in the Arena: Tom Brady, Southern Hoops: A History of SEC Basketball, Deion’s Double Play and others. Meanwhile, it comes with streaming access to live sports from UFC, Formula 1, NHL, MLB and other sports leagues.

Disney+

Try Disney+ for free

The WNBA games broadcasting on ESPN and ESPN2 are also livestreaming on Disney+ for subscribers throughout the season.

If you’re not a subscriber, Disney+ costs $7.99 per month for the ad-supported Basic plan, while it also goes for $13.99 monthly for the ad-free Premium tier. With Disney+, you can access originals from The Walt Disney Company, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Pixar and National Geographic.

The Disney Trio

Get The Disney Trio

ESPN+ is also available with the Disney Trio, which includes access to the ad-supported versions of Hulu and Disney+ for $14.99 per month, or about 45 percent off compared to signing up for separate subscriptions.

However, if you’d like to go somewhat commercial-free, the Disney Trio Premium bundle includes the ad-free versions of Hulu and Disney+ with the ad-supported version of ESPN+ for $24.99 per month.

Paramount+

Get Paramount+ Free Trial

Paramount+ has 20 games scheduled on CBS and CBS Sports Network during the 2024 WNBA season. Luckily, Paramount+ has a seven-day free trial, so you can try out the service before you commit.

Afterwards, you can either cancel the streaming service altogether or you can keep watching Paramount+ for $5.99 per month for the basic ad-supported Essential plan. If you want to go ad-free, Paramount+ with Showtime package is $11.99 per month and includes Showtime at no extra cost. Save 16 percent on your Paramount+ subscription when you sign up for an annual package ($60 or $120 per year, respectively).

Prime Video

Get Prime Video Free Trial

Prime Video features 21 games throughout the season. New subscribers can get a free 30-day trial for Prime Video; after that, it auto-renews at $8.99 per month (as a standalone service). Amazon Prime, as a whole, goes for $14.99 per month, or $139 per year — a nearly 25 percent savings compared to paying the regular monthly price.

Amazon Prime includes access to Prime Video, Prime Gaming and Amazon Music Prime; as well as fast free shipping on most items sold from the online retailer with Prime Delivery; in-store discounts at Whole Foods Market, access to exclusive shopping events — like Prime Day and Black Friday — and much more.

Frndly TV

Try FRNDLY for Free

ION Television has 43 WNBA games throughout the season. Frndly TV is good way to stream ION since the stream starts at just $6.99 per month. It also has a seven-day free trial available to watch other networks, like A&E, The Hallmark Channel, History, Lifetime, Vice and others.

Meta

Get a Meta Quest VR Headset

Meta (formerly known as Facebook) has 20 games scheduled for livestreaming on the company’s Meta Quest VR headset through the Meta Horizon Worlds virtual reality app. Although it’s free to access, you need a Meta Quest headset to watch it. The Meta Quest 3 starts at $499. Learn more about the VR headset here.

How to Watch the 2024 WNBA Season on Cable

The WNBA games broadcast on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ION Television and NBA TV in the U.S. You can watch those channels online on their respective websites by logging in with your cable TV provider account.

However, Prime Video, ESPN+, Disney+, Paramount+ and Meta Horizon Worlds app via Meta Quest VR Headset are not available on cable.

Where to Buy 2024 WNBA Season Tickets Online

Want to watch games in person? Tickets are available for WNBA games at StubHub, Ticket Liquidator, Ticket Network, Ticketmaster and GameTime — prices depend on the city and seat location. For more info, visit WNBA.com.

Some of the best deals on tickets are at Vivid Seats, where you can save $20 with code THR2024; or at SeatGeek where you can use promo code HOLLYWOOD10 to save $10 on eligible purchases of $250 and up. Click here for last-minute tickets to WNBA games.

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How to Watch 2024 WNBA Season Online Without Cable (2024)

FAQs

How can I watch WNBA live for free? ›

Select games are also available to stream with a WNBA League Pass. You can find the full TV schedule on the WNBA website. Remember, you can watch either of the broadcast networks for free with an over-the-air antenna.

What streaming sites have WNBA? ›

The WNBA regular season will broadcast live across networks and streamers, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ABC, NBA TV, ION, Prime Video, CBS, CBS Sports Network, Paramount+, Meta Quest and WNBA League Pass.

Does Amazon Prime have WNBA? ›

Prime Video is the exclusive national streaming partner of 21 WNBA games, including the Commissioner's Cup championship game. Prime Video's regular-season coverage of the 2024 Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) season is in full swing.

How to watch WNBA on Amazon Prime? ›

To watch the game, download the Prime Video app, or watch from your smart TV, computer or tablet. An Amazon Prime subscription is $15 per month ($139 per year) after a 30-day free trial. There are no contracts, cancel anytime. Or, subscribe to Prime Video for $9 per month.

How much is WNBA app? ›

The WNBA App is the one stop shop for unmatched women's basketball coverage and exclusive access, on and of the court. Want even more? Watch more WNBA games, wherever you are, with WNBA League Pass for $34.99/year.

Is there a WNBA app? ›

Take the W with you, wherever you go

Access League Pass on the new WNBA App, and watch games on your phone, tablet, or connected device.

Does ESPN have WNBA? ›

The WNBA season starts on Tuesday. How can fans watch the opening games? All four games will be broadcast on ESPN2 or ESPN3 on Tuesday. Fans can tune in via the ESPN streaming hub.

What devices are on the WNBA app? ›

Fans can access the League Pass on the WNBA App, enabling them to watch games on their phones, tablets or other connected devices. League Pass games can also be viewed on desktop here, or on Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV and Roku.

How much is the Prime Video membership? ›

How much is Prime Video? Prime Video is available as part of the Amazon Prime membership, which costs $14.99 per month or $139 annually for an individual.

How to watch WNBA season? ›

The opening game between the Mystics and the Liberty will be available to watch on ESPN3 and the WNBA's League Pass platform. The League Pass will show games throughout the season. ESPN, Amazon Prime, ION, NBA TV, ABC, CBS Sports Network and CBS/Paramount+ will broadcast games across the year.

Can you watch NBA live for free? ›

Fans can watch two NBA games every weekend during the regular season, with many playoff and finals fixtures also available to watch for free.

Where can I stream the Indiana Fever game tonight? ›

Although the Indiana Fever season airs on TV across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ION Television and NBA TV, games can also be streamed on internet-based streaming cable services — like DirecTV Stream and Fubo — some of which even offer free trials.

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