2024 WNBA Playoffs TV and Announcer Schedule

[#2] Minnesota Lynx at [#1] New York Liberty — Finals Game 1 (ESPN, 8:00 p.m.)
Announcers: Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo, Holly Rowe
Minnesota visits New York in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. The Lynx went 2-1 against the Liberty in the regular season, and won 94-89 in the Commissioner’s Cup final June 25. Cup MVP Napheesa Collier is averaging 27.1 points per game this postseason.

[#2] Minnesota Lynx at [#1] New York Liberty — Finals Game 2 (ABC, 3:00 p.m.)
Announcers: Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo, Holly Rowe
The Liberty and Lynx square off in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals. Minnesota seeks a fifth title, breaking a record currently shared with Seattle. New York is the only original WNBA franchise yet to claim a crown, going 0-for-5 in its previous attempts.

After a grueling opener, Minnesota leads 1-0 entering Game 2 of the WNBA Finals versus New York. The Lynx outlasted the Liberty 95-93 in a Game 1 that required overtime. Courtney Williams (MIN) netted 15 of her 23 points in the fourth quarter and OT.

[#1] New York Liberty at [#2] Minnesota Lynx — Finals Game 3 (ESPN, 8:00 p.m.)
Announcers: Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo, Holly Rowe
The Lynx host the Liberty for Game 3 of the WNBA Finals. Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve can become the first in WNBA history with five titles. Sandy Brondello (NYL) seeks her first championship since 2014 after falling in two of the last three finals.

The renewed Liberty visit the Lynx for Game 3 of the 2024 WNBA Finals. New York controlled Game 2 wire-to-wire for an 80-66 victory over Minnesota, tying the set 1-1. Breanna Stewart netted a game-high 21 points with seven steals for the Liberty.

"Ionescu will heeeeaaave… AND HIT!!! AAAAND HIT!!! Sabrina Ionescu with the biggest shot in Liberty history!" – Ryan Ruocco pic.twitter.com/HYuyNb2Lbs

— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) October 17, 2024

[#1] New York Liberty at [#2] Minnesota Lynx — Finals Game 4 (ESPN, 8:00 p.m.)
Announcers: Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo, Holly Rowe
The Liberty try to close out the Lynx in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals. Sabrina Ionescu’s 3-pointer with one second left capped New York’s comeback for an 80-77 win over Minnesota in Game 3, putting the Liberty on the brink of their first WNBA title.

[#2] Minnesota Lynx at [#1] New York Liberty — Finals Game 5 (ESPN, 8:00 p.m.)
Announcers: Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo, Holly Rowe
The Liberty host the Lynx for a winner-take-all Game 5 of the WNBA Finals at the Barclays Center. Sabrina Ionescu fouled Minnesota’s Bridget Carleton with two seconds left and the Canadian sank both free throws for an 82-80 Lynx win in Game 4.

[#8] Atlanta Dream at [#1] New York Liberty — Quarterfinal Game 1 (ESPN, 1:00 p.m.)
Announcers: Pam Ward, Monica McNutt, Arielle Chambers
The No. 1 Liberty begin the WNBA postseason by welcoming the No. 8 Dream to the Big Apple for Game 1 of their first-round series. On Sept. 19, Atlanta defeated New York 78-67 to nail down a playoff spot and snap a five-game skid against the Liberty.

[#6] Indiana Fever at [#3] Connecticut Sun — Quarterfinal Game 1 (ABC, 3:00 p.m.)
Announcers: Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo, Holly Rowe
The No. 3 Sun and No. 6 Fever contest Game 1 of a first-round set. Indiana snapped an 11-game skid versus Connecticut on Aug. 28, and is in the postseason for the first time since 2016. That is also the last year the Fever won in the Nutmeg State.

[#7] Phoenix Mercury at [#2] Minnesota Lynx — Quarterfinal Game 1 (ESPN, 5:00 p.m.)
Announcers: Michael Grady, Debbie Antonelli, Brooke Weisbrod
The second-seeded Lynx host the seventh-seeded Mercury in Game 1 of their first-round set. Minnesota was 3-1 versus Phoenix in the regular season and won both dates at home. Napheesa Collier (MIN) averaged 17.3 points per game versus Phoenix in 2024.

[#5] Seattle Storm at [#4] Las Vegas Aces — Quarterfinal Game 1 (ESPN, 10:00 p.m.)
Announcers: Angel Gray, LaChina Robinson, Taylor Tannenbaum
The No. 4 Aces and No. 5 Storm kick off their first-round series in the WNBA playoffs with Game 1. Las Vegas defeated Seattle 85-72 on Sept. 17 to clinch home-court advantage. A’ja Wilson (LVA) set the WNBA record for most rebounds in a season.

[#8] Atlanta Dream at [#1] New York Liberty — Quarterfinal Game 2 (ESPN, 7:30 p.m.)
Announcers: Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo, Holly Rowe
The No. 1 Liberty try to eliminate the No. 8 Dream in Game 2 and advance to the WNBA semifinals. Leonie Fiebich netted a career-best 21 points and Breanna Stewart posted a 20-point double-double in New York’s 83-69 triumph over Atlanta in Game 1.

[#5] Seattle Storm at [#4] Las Vegas Aces — Quarterfinal Game 2 (ESPN, 9:30 p.m.)
Announcers: Pam Ward, Monica McNutt, Angel Gray
Two-time defending champion Las Vegas seeks a sixth straight trip to the semifinals in Game 2 versus Seattle. A’ja Wilson, who became the second unanimous MVP in WNBA history Sept. 22, had a game-high 21 points in the Aces’ Game 1 victory that night.

[#6] Indiana Fever at [#3] Connecticut Sun — Quarterfinal Game 2 (ESPN, 7:30 p.m.)
Announcers: Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo, Holly Rowe
Caitlin Clark and the No. 6 Fever are on the brink in Game 2 versus the No. 3 Sun. Marina Mabrey’s 27 points, an all-time WNBA playoff-best off the bench, helped Connecticut clobber Indiana 93-69 in Game 1. Clark scored 11 points on 4-of-17 shooting.

[#7] Phoenix Mercury at [#2] Minnesota Lynx — Quarterfinal Game 2 (ESPN, 9:30 p.m.)
Announcers: Michael Grady, Debbie Antonelli, Brooke Weisbrod
The No. 2 Lynx try to finish off the No. 7 Mercury in Game 2 of their first-round series. Napheesa Collier’s 38 points powered Minnesota to a 102-95 triumph over Phoenix in Game 1. Natasha Cloud (PHO) posted 33 points and 10 assists in the loss.

[#4] Las Vegas Aces at [#1] New York Liberty — Semifinal Game 1 (ABC, 3:00 p.m.)
Announcers: Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo, Holly Rowe
The No. 1 Liberty seek vengeance on the No. 4 Aces as they meet in Game 1 of their WNBA semifinal series. New York claimed all three regular-season meetings with Las Vegas this season after falling to the Aces in four games in the 2023 WNBA Finals.

[#3] Connecticut Sun at [#2] Minnesota Lynx — Semifinal Game 1 (ESPN, 8:30 p.m.)
Announcers: Pam Ward, LaChina Robinson, Brooke Weisbrod
The No. 2 Lynx and No. 3 Sun tangle in Game 1 of their WNBA semifinal. Connecticut has reached the semifinals six years running, and ousted Minnesota in the first round in 2023. Napheesa Collier totaled 80 points as Minnesota knocked out Phoenix 2-0.

[#4] Las Vegas Aces at [#1] New York Liberty — Semifinal Game 2 (ESPN2, 7:30 p.m.)
Announcers: Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo, Holly Rowe
The Liberty take a 1-0 lead into Game 2 of their WNBA semifinal series against the Aces. Breanna Stewart put up 34 points on 12-of-19 shooting to lead New York past Las Vegas in Game 1, 87-77. Kelsey Plum and A’ja Wilson combined for 45 for the Aces.

[#3] Connecticut Sun at [#2] Minnesota Lynx — Semifinal Game 2 (ESPN2, 9:30 p.m.)
Announcers: Pam Ward, LaChina Robinson, Brooke Weisbrod
The Lynx try to level their semifinal with the Sun in Game 2. Connecticut sits in the driver’s seat following a 73-70 verdict in Game 1. The Sun, who eliminated Minnesota in the 2023 postseason, limited the Lynx to eight points in the fourth quarter.

[#2] Minnesota Lynx at [#3] Connecticut Sun — Semifinal Game 3 (ESPN2, 7:30 p.m.)
Announcers: Pam Ward, LaChina Robinson, Brooke Weisbrod
Connecticut hosts Minnesota for Game 3 of their tied semifinal. The Lynx blocked out the Sun for a 77-70 Game 2 victory. Courtney Williams (MIN) chipped in with 17 points, while Alyssa Thomas (CON) double-doubled with a game-high 18 points in defeat.

[#1] New York Liberty at [#4] Las Vegas Aces — Semifinal Game 3 (ESPN2, 9:30 p.m.)
Announcers: Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo, Holly Rowe
The Aces try to keep their three-peat hopes alive in Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals against the Liberty. New York pushed Las Vegas to the brink of elimination with an 88-84 victory in Game 2. Sabrina Ionescu paced the Liberty with 24 points.

[#1] New York Liberty at [#4] Las Vegas Aces — Semifinal Game 4 (ABC, 3:00 p.m.)
Announcers: Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo, Holly Rowe
The Aces try to force a decisive match against the Liberty in Game 4 of their WNBA semifinal. Las Vegas notched a vital 95-81 Game 3 win over New York. Jackie Young led the Aces with 24 points as Las Vegas’ 16-0 third-quarter run sealed the victory.

[#2] Minnesota Lynx at [#3] Connecticut Sun — Semifinal Game 4 (ESPN, 5:00 p.m.)
Announcers: Pam Ward, LaChina Robinson, Brooke Weisbrod
Connecticut hosts Minnesota for Game 4 of their semifinal. The Lynx are one win away from their first trip to the WNBA Finals since 2017 following a 90-81 verdict in Game 3. Napheesa Collier’s 26-point double-double helped the Lynx grab a 2-1 lead.

[#3] Connecticut Sun at [#2] Minnesota Lynx — Semifinal Game 5 (ESPN2, 8:00 p.m.)
Announcers: Pam Ward, LaChina Robinson, Brooke Weisbrod
The Lynx and Sun meet in Game 5 of their semifinal with a trip to the WNBA Finals at stake. Connecticut charged back in the second half to stave off elimination with a 92-82 triumph over Minnesota in Game 4. The winner plays New York for the title.