How to Watch WNBA Playoffs: New York Liberty at Phoenix Mercury (Game 1): Stream WNBA Live, TV Channel

Alyssa Thomas and the Phoenix Mercury host Breanna Stewart and the defending WNBA Champion New York Liberty in Game 1 of the playoffs.

The pathway to repeating as WNBA Champions for the New York Liberty starts on the road. After an up-and-down season, New York is starting to get back to full strength, led by Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and Sabrina Ionescu. This season, New York is 12-2 when all three stars are available and play together, including a 9-0 start to the season. With just one, two, or none of their stars, New York went a less intimidating 15-12 overall. New York takes on MVP contender Alyssa Thomas and the fourth-seed Phoenix Mercury in the first round. Phoenix won the season series 3-1 with three of the four games decided by double-figures.

How to Watch New York Liberty at Phoenix Mercury today:

Game Date: Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025

Game Time: 5:00 p.m. ET

TV: ESPN

Location: PHX Arena 

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In the only game this season where both teams were healthy, New York won 89-76 at home. Ionescu led the way with 29 points, eight assists, and five rebounds. Jonquel Jones finished with a double-double, 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Stewart struggled with just six points.

Thomas led Phoenix with 20 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists, flirting with a triple-double. That was the name of the game this season for Thomas, setting new WNBA records for triple-doubles with eight total.

Phoenix went 7-1 when Thomas registered a triple-double. The only loss came late in the season when Thomas registered her final triple-double in just three periods. Thomas’s ability to lead Phoenix as the team’s engine against the trio of Stewart, Jones, and Ionescu will be the key to the series.

What Time Is the WNBA Playoff Game Between the New York Liberty and Phoenix Mercury?

The New York Liberty at Phoenix Mercury game will take place on Sunday, Sept.14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great WNBA action.

What Channel Is the New York Liberty at Phoenix Mercury Game On?

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