The New York Liberty enter the 2026 WNBA season with a championship pedigree and a chip on their shoulder. After reigning as champions in 2025, last fall's stunning first-round playoff exit has left this big-market, star-studded team with something to prove. It's a massive season for the Liberty, and fans everywhere are ready to watch the redemption arc unfold.
The Liberty's success hinges on their core of perennial All-Stars delivering standout performances. Sabrina Ionescu lights up the perimeter with her deadly three-point shooting, while Breanna Stewart dominates the post with a relentless mix of scoring, rebounding, and shot-blocking. Jonquel Jones adds versatility as a polished center who stretches the floor, and new signing Satou Sabally injects even more firepower into New York's frontcourt. Together, they form a lineup built for a deep playoff run.
As the WNBA expands its audience, broadcast rights have spread across over-the-air networks, cable channels, and streaming platforms. Here's your consolidated guide to all 44 regular-season Liberty games, broken down by regional and national offerings. All times listed are ET, and prices are updated as of May 2026.
National TV Coverage: 35 Games
This season, 35 of the Liberty's games are on national TV, 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 these are accessible through pay TV services like cable, satellite, Fubo, YouTube TV, or Sling—though some may require an expanded package or subscription. To watch in-market and nationally televised games, you can stream via Fubo (stream free now). Average monthly cost for pay TV: $85–$100.
Out-of-Market Viewing: 9 Games
Whether you're an NYC expat or just admire Ellie the Elephant from a distance, out-of-market fans will need WNBA League Pass to catch the nine games not on national TV. League Pass costs $14.99 per month or $39.99 per year, offering a budget-friendly way to follow the Liberty from anywhere.
Local Broadcast: 23 Games
All games outside the national TV schedule fall to the Liberty's local broadcast partners: WNYW Fox 5 and its sister station, WWOR My9. Both are free over the air in the New York tri-state area, making them accessible to any fan within the home territory with a TV package. Together, they'll cover 23 of the 44 regular-season games, ensuring local fans don't miss a moment of the action.
Whether you're tuning in from Barclays Center or your living room, the 2026 Liberty season promises high stakes, star power, and a quest for redemption. Don't forget to follow The Athletic's WNBA coverage and the "No Offseason" podcast for all the latest insights.