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The Connecticut Sun will face the New York Liberty in their 2026 season opener in Brooklyn. The game features a revamped Sun roster aiming for a better season after missing the playoffs last year.
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The Sun will take a trip to Brooklyn and face the Liberty in their 2026 season opener.
With a revamped roster, Connecticut is hoping to make a leap after missing the playoffs last season with an overall record of 11-33. Led by veteran center Brittney Griner, the Sun will spend one more year in Connecticut before relocating to Houston in 2027.
After falling to the Mercury in the first round last year, the Liberty replaced head coach Sandy Brondello with Chris DeMarco. Sabrina Ionescu and Satou Sabally have been ruled out on New York's injury report, but the Liberty will still have Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones.
Here is everything you need to know about Sun vs. Liberty, including TV and streaming options for the 2026 season opener.
The game starts at the scheduled time for the WNBA season opener.
You can watch the game on the designated sports channel or through live streaming services that carry WNBA games.
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Sun vs. Liberty will air live on ION. The game can also be streamed on fubo.
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Sun vs. Liberty is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, May 8. The game will be played at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Here is the upcoming schedule for the Sun:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| May 8 | at Liberty | 7:30 p.m. |
| May 10 | vs. Storm | 1 p.m. |
| May 13 | vs. Aces | 8 p.m. |
| May 15 | vs. Aces | 7:30 p.m. |
| May 18 | at Fire | 10 p.m. |
Here is the upcoming schedule for the Liberty:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| May 8 | vs. Sun | 7:30 p.m. |
| May 10 | at Mystics | 3 p.m. |
| May 12 | at Fire | 10 p.m. |
| May 14 | at Fire | 10 p.m. |
| May 21 | vs. Valkyries | 8 p.m. |