The New York Liberty triumphed over the reigning champions, the Las Vegas Aces, in the WNBA semifinals and will host Game 1 of the finals against the Minnesota Lynx. The Lynx secured their spot by defeating the Connecticut Sun in a tightly contested five-game series, concluding with an 88-77 victory at home on Tuesday night. The finals opener between the Liberty and Lynx is scheduled for this Thursday at 8 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN. Fans can also stream the game afterward on WNBA League Pass. Here’s everything you need to know before the Liberty face off against the Lynx tonight, along with where to find live updates on game day.
How to watch the WNBA Finals: New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx Game 1:
Date: Thursday, Oct. 10
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
TV channels: ESPN
Streaming: Fubo TV, Sling TV, Hulu with Live TV, DirecTV
What time is the Liberty vs. Lynx game?
The Liberty vs. Lynx game begins at 8 p.m. ET tonight.
New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx game channel:
The Liberty vs. Lynx game will air on ESPN.
How to watch the New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx game without cable:
You can watch ESPN live on platforms including Fubo, DirecTV, Hulu with Live TV and YouTube TV. The game will also be available to stream after it concludes on WNBA League Pass.
Liberty vs. Lynx head-to-head
The Lynx have an edge when it comes to their head-to-head record. Minnesota won two of the three regular season matchups against the Liberty. The teams last faced off Sept. 15, when the Lynx came away with an 88-79 victory on the road at Barclays Center.
New York Liberty's path to the WNBA Finals
First round (best-of-three): No. 1 Liberty vs. No. 8 Dream
Game 1: Liberty 83, Dream 68
Game 2: Liberty 91, Dream 82
Liberty advances 2-0
Semifinals (best-of-five): No. 1 Liberty vs. No. 4 Aces
Game 1: Liberty 87, Aces 77
Game 2: Liberty 88, Aces 84
Game 3: Aces 95, Liberty 81
Game 4: Liberty 76, Aces 62
Liberty advance 3-1
Minnesota Lynx's path to the WNBA Finals
First round (best-of-three): No. 2 Lynx vs. No. 7 Phoenix Mercury
Game 1: Lynx 102, Mercury 95
Game 2: Lynx 101, Mercury 88
Lynx advance 2-0
Semifinals (best-of-five): No. 2 Lynx vs. No. 3 Connecticut Sun
Game 1: Sun 73, Lynx 70
Game 2: Lynx 77, Sun 70
Game 3: Lynx 90, Sun 81
Game 4: Sun 92, Lynx 82
Game 5: Lynx 88, Sun 77
Lynx advance 3-2
New York guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) is having a best year for the Liberty.
How many titles does the New York Liberty have?
The Liberty are in pursuit of their first championship. New York got close last year — the Liberty made it all the way to the 2023 WNBA Finals before losing to the Las Vegas Aces in four games. The Liberty have made WNBA Finals appearances five other times (1997, 1999, 2000, 2002 and 2023) and have come up empty-handed each time.
How many titles does the Minnesota Lynx have?
The Lynx have four titles. In a span of seven years, the Lynx won four WNBA championships (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017) and made six Finals appearances, led by the group of Seimone Augustus, Lindsay Whalen, Maya Moore, Rebekkah Brunson and Sylvia Fowles. The 2024 WNBA Finals will mark the Lynx's first championship appearance since their 2017 title.
WNBA Finals, Game 1 odds
The Liberty is the favorite to win the WNBA championship, according to BetMGM, with the money line set at the Liberty (-300) and the Lynx (+240).
2024 WNBA Finals schedule
Game 1, Thursday, Oct. 10: Lynx at Liberty; 8 p.m. (ESPN)
Game 2, Sunday, Oct. 13: Lynx at Liberty; 3 (ABC)
Game 3, Wednesday, Oct. 16: Liberty at Lynx; 8 (ESPN)
Game 4, Friday, Oct. 18: Liberty at Lynx; 8 (ESPN)
Game 5, Sunday, Oct. 20: Lynx at Liberty; 8 (ESPN)
