The New York Liberty, 2025 WNBA champions, aim to rebound in 2026 with key players like Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart. A comprehensive guide to their 44 regular-season games, including TV info, is provided.
Key points
New York Liberty were 2025 WNBA champions
Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart are key players
The team aims to improve after a playoff exit
44 regular-season games are scheduled for 2026
Broadcast rights include over-the-air and streaming options
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New York Liberty 2026 watch guide: TV info for Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart and team
New York Liberty 2026 watch guide: TV info for Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart and team
In 2025, they were reigning WNBA champions. In 2026, they have something to prove. So begins a massive season for the big-market, big-name New York Liberty.
To avenge last fall’s first-round playoff exit, the Liberty will need strident performances from their perennial All-Stars. Sabrina Ionescu brings 3-point prowess on the perimeter. Breanna Stewart racks up buckets, boards and blocks from the post. Jonquel Jones stretches the floor as a polished, versatile center. And new signee Satou Sabally gives New York’s frontcourt even more firepower.
As the W grows in scope and audience, league broadcast rights spread to over-the-air networks, cable channels and streaming exclusives. Here’s your consolidated guide to all 44 regular-season Liberty games, sorted by regional and national offerings. Don’t forget to follow The Athletic’s WNBA coverage and the “No Offseason” podcast this season, too.
All times listed below are ET. All prices are updated as of May 2026.
You can watch in-market and nationally televised WNBA games on Fubo (Stream Free Now). Out-of-market viewers can stream regional games with .
Q&A
What are the key players for the New York Liberty in 2026?
Key players for the New York Liberty in 2026 include Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and new signee Satou Sabally.
How can I watch New York Liberty games in 2026?
You can watch New York Liberty games in 2026 through various regional and national broadcast channels, including over-the-air networks and streaming services.
What was the New York Liberty's performance in the 2025 WNBA season?
The New York Liberty were the reigning WNBA champions in 2025 but faced a first-round playoff exit.
How many regular-season games will the New York Liberty play in 2026?
The New York Liberty will play a total of 44 regular-season games in 2026.
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This season, 35 of the Liberty’s games are on national TV, which means they are available to fans anywhere in the U.S., without restrictions. The rotation includes ABC, ESPN, CBS, ION, NBA TV, NBC, Peacock/NBCSN, Prime Video and USA Network.
Most of those are accessible through a pay TV service — cable, satellite, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling, etc. — though some require an expanded package or subscription.
Whether you’re an NYC expat or just admire Ellie the Elephant from a distance, all out-of-market fans need WNBA League Pass to watch the nine games that aren’t on national TV, though.
Average monthly cost: $85-$100 for pay TV and $14.99 (or $39.99/year) for WNBA League Pass.
For fans in the Liberty’s market
All games outside of the national TV schedule fall to a team’s local broadcast partner. The Liberty have two — WNYW Fox 5 and its sister station, WWOR My9. Both are free over the air in the New York tri-state area. Together, they’ll cover 23 of the 44 regular-season games.
Liberty fans within the home territory need a TV package with Fox 5/My9, or a basic broadcast antenna for over-the-air access. For those with neither, there’s Liberty Live, a direct-to-consumer subscription pass.
Average monthly cost: $85-$100 for pay TV, or $6.99 ($19.99/year) for Liberty Live. Local games are also free with an antenna.
ABC and ESPN
These two channels are both operated by the Walt Disney Company, so they are available with a Disney+ and Hulu bundle as well. ESPN Deportes has Spanish-language coverage.
This summer, ESPN will debut a “Women’s Sports Sundays” block with W action as its centerpiece. Later this fall, the Disney networks will have two first-round playoff series, plus one of the two semifinal matchups. Expect to hear Ryan Ruocco and his famous “you bet!” call in clutch moments.
ABC and ESPN are home to All-Star weekend festivities, to be held at the United Center in Chicago for the first time ever. They’ll also broadcast the “WNBA Court Origins” 30th anniversary celebration, which features original franchises and throwback jerseys. In addition, the networks will usher in Rivals Week, which pairs teams with playoff history or longstanding beef.
Last season, CBS aired the WNBA’s first primetime regular-season games on broadcast television. This year, the network returns for a full 20 telecasts, which can also be streamed on Paramount+.
CBS Sports’ main announcing team has Jordan Kent handling play-by-play duties, Isis “Ice” Young on commentary and Tiffany Blackmon as the sideline reporter. Jenny Dell hosts the lead pregame show, with Lisa Leslie and Renee Montgomery in the studio.
The Commissioner’s Cup, the league’s in-season tournament with cash prizes on the line, is back for the sixth go-around. One of the Liberty’s Cup games will air on CBS.
Liberty games on CBS
Saturday, June 6 (Commissioner’s Cup): vs. Indiana Fever, 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 18: at Indiana Fever, 8 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 29: vs. Chicago Sky, 1 p.m.
ION
ION tops all national partners with 50 regular-season dates. Its “WNBA Friday Night Spotlight” returns with a doubleheader format each week. ION, and its Friday lineup, can be accessed with a basic broadcast antenna.
Liberty games on ION
Friday, May 8 (opening night): vs. Connecticut Sun, 7:30 p.m.
These national NBA TV telecasts are not available live on WNBA League Pass, even though NBA TV is owned and operated by the NBA, a direct WNBA stakeholder. Fortunately, New York’s NBA TV games are also available locally.
Liberty games on NBA TV (and Fox 5/My9 in-market)
Sunday, June 14 (Commissioner’s Cup)*: vs. Washington Mystics, 3 p.m.
What you’ll need to watch these games: NBA TV is included with most pay TV providers, though some require an added sports package. It also streams with an NBA League Pass subscription (starting at $16.99/month). In-market viewers can get these games over the air.
NBC and NBCSN/Peacock
NBC broadcast the first-ever WNBA game back in 1997. It then left the rotation for more than two decades, and now returns amid the league’s surging popularity. That means more “Roundball Rock” throughout 2026.
Games with Peacock as the primary broadcaster have a linear TV equivalent on the NBCSN channel. In-market viewers get the Liberty’s three Peacock games on Fox 5/My9 as well.
The studio team includes Sue Bird and Cheryl Miller. Play-by-play is handled by Zora Stephenson, Noah Eagle and Michael Grady. NBC will have one of the two semifinal playoff series, plus part of the WNBA Finals. Games 1 and 4 will be on NBC, and every game will be available on the Peacock app.
Liberty games on NBC
Sunday, May 24: vs. Dallas Wings, 3:30 p.m.
Liberty games on Peacock/NBCSN (and Fox 5/My9 in-market)
What you’ll need to watch these games: NBC is free over the air. NBCSN comes with select pay TV sports packages. Peacock subscriptions that include live sports start at $10.99/month with ads. The Liberty’s Peacock games are also free over the air on Fox 5/My9.
Prime Video
For the sixth straight year, Prime has exclusive rights to the Commissioner’s Cup championship game. But new this season, it also gets a first-round playoff series.
Accordingly, the streaming behemoth has upped investment in its WNBA coverage. Cynthia Cooper and Liberty legend Teresa Weatherspoon are new additions to the Prime roster. They join fellow Hall of Famers Swin Cash and Candace Parker, who are among the analysts. Grady, pulling double duty with his NBC role, headlines the play-by-play talent. Allie Clifton anchors pregame, halftime and postgame programming.
Prime has three Liberty games that will also be available for in-market viewers.
Liberty games on Prime Video
Thursday, May 14*: at Portland Fire, 10 p.m.
Thursday, May 21*: vs. Golden State Valkyries, 8 p.m.
Thursday, July 16: at Dallas Wings, 9 p.m.
Thursday, July 30: at Las Vegas Aces, 10 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 13 (Rivals Week): vs. Los Angeles Sparks, 8 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 22: vs. Indiana Fever, 7 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 27*: vs. Golden State Valkyries, 8 p.m.
* in-market simulcast on My9
USA Network
Of USA’s 48 regular-season games, 28 fall on Wednesday night. All of New York’s USA games are also available on local channels.
Kate Scott takes play-by-play, while Sarah Kustok and Tamika Catchings are game analysts. The network has also landed in-season appearances from Fever guard Sophie Cunningham. USA will get Games 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 of the WNBA Finals.
One of this season’s highlights is a weeklong, 24-game WNBA Pride campaign. The title sponsor, Coach, is set to donate $100 per made free throw (up to $200,000) during these Pride contests.
Liberty games on USA Network(and Fox 5/My9 in-market)
Wednesday, May 27*: vs. Phoenix Mercury, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, June 3 (Commissioner’s Cup)*: vs. Toronto Tempo, 8 p.m.
Wednesday, June 17 (Commissioner’s Cup)**: at Chicago Sky, 8 p.m.
Tuesday, June 23 (Pride Games)*: @ Las Vegas Aces, 10 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 5**: vs. Seattle Storm, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 23 (regular-season finale)*: vs. Atlanta Dream, 8 p.m.
* in-market simulcast on My9
** in-market simulcast on Fox 5
What you’ll need to watch these games: USA Network comes with most pay TV plans. The games are also available to in-market fans on Fox 5/My9.
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