How to watch the WNBA without cable
WNBA games air across ABC, ESPN, NBC, CBS, ION, USA Network, and NBA TV, and Fubo carries all of them, so you can follow the league live without a cable box. The 2026 WNBA season featured 15 teams playing 44 games each, with 216 of the league's 330 games shown nationally. This guide covers where to watch WNBA games and how to stream them on Fubo.
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Why Fubo is the best choice for WNBA fans
Fubo carries ABC, ESPN, NBC, CBS, ION, USA Network, and NBA TV, the national networks that broadcast WNBA games. With Fubo you get:
- ION – the WNBA's Friday night home, with a weekly slate of games
- USA Network – a large slate of national games, plus WNBA Finals coverage
- ABC and ESPN – national games and tentpole events, including the WNBA All-Star Game on ABC
- NBC – Sunday broadcasts and WNBA Finals games
- CBS and CBS Sports Network – national games on CBS and CBS Sports Network
- NBA TV – WNBA games and coverage
- Unlimited Cloud DVR – record games and watch on your schedule
- Multiview – watch multiple games at once on supported devices
- Apps on phones, tablets, smart TVs, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, and more
👉 Tip: ABC, NBC, and CBS are local broadcast stations, so availability depends on your location and broadcast rights.
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What channel is the WNBA on?
| Network | What's on it | On Fubo? |
|---|---|---|
| ION | Friday night WNBA games | ✅ |
| USA Network | National regular-season games and WNBA Finals games | ✅ |
| ESPN | National regular-season games | ✅ |
| ABC | National games, including the All-Star Game | ✅ (local availability varies) |
| NBC | Sunday games and WNBA Finals games | ✅ (local availability varies) |
| CBS | National games | ✅ (local availability varies) |
| CBS Sports Network | National games | ✅ |
| NBA TV | WNBA games and coverage | ✅ |
Network schedules and game assignments change from season to season. Check the live schedule at the top of this page for upcoming games and channels.
WNBA season basics
- The WNBA regular season begins in May. In 2026, opening weekend was May 9-10.
- Each team plays 44 regular-season games in the 2026 season.
- The WNBA playoffs begin in late September. In 2026, first-round action started September 27.
- In 2026, every WNBA Finals game aired on NBC or USA Network, both of which Fubo carries.
Tips for streaming the WNBA like a pro
- Start with Fubo and check the schedule above for upcoming games and the channel airing each one.
- Set up Unlimited Cloud DVR so you can record games and watch later.
- Use Multiview to follow more than one game at a time on supported devices.
- Watch on any screen: phone, tablet, smart TV, or streaming device.
- Local broadcast channels (ABC, NBC, CBS) depend on your location, so check availability in your area.
The bottom line
- Subscribe to Fubo for ION, USA Network, ESPN, ABC, NBC, CBS, and NBA TV.
- Use the schedule on this page to find which channel airs each game.
- Add Cloud DVR and use the Fubo app on every screen.
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