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WNBA Playoffs: How to watch the New York Liberty vs. Las Vegas Aces semi-final tonight

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Sep 29, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) shoots a jump shot over Las Vegas Aces forward Alysha Clark (7) during game one of the 2024 WNBA Semi-finals at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
The New York Liberty will host the Las Vegas Aces for game two of their WNBA playoff series on Tuesday (Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images)

The New York Liberty and the Las Vegas Aces have an ongoing WNBA post-season rivalry – the Aces defeated the Liberty in the finals to win the title last year, but after this weekend's showing during their first semi-final game, the Liberty look like they're seeking their revenge. Sabrina Ionescu helped the New York Liberty clinch their 87-77 win against the Aces during Game 1 of their playoff series, putting 21 points on the board, and with Game 2 of the series taking place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, the Liberty will have the home court advantage once again.

The next Liberty vs. Aces game will be broadcast on ESPN2 on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. ET. The game can also be streamed after it concludes on WNBA League Pass. Are you ready to watch the New York Liberty play the Las Vegas Aces during the WNBA playoffs? Here's what you need to know ahead of the Liberty vs. Aces game tonight and how to get live game updates.

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 1

Time: 7:30 p.m. ET

Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn NY

TV channels: ESPN2

Streaming: Fubo TV, Sling TV, Hulu with Live TV, DirecTV

The Liberty vs. Aces game tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET tonight.

The Liberty vs. Aces game will air on ESPN2.

You can watch ESPN2 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.

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Fubo TV

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Yes, DirecTV will be carrying ABC and all ESPN channels again after a brief disruption in coverage on the platform. DirecTV subscribers will be able to watch every playoff game of the WNBA.

Round one of the WNBA playoffs began on Sunday, September 22. The playoffs are scheduled through October 18 if necessary.

Eight teams advanced to the WNBA playoffs, but after the first round, four will head into the semifinals. They are:

  • New York Liberty (32-8)

  • Minnesota Lynx (30-10)

  • Connecticut Sun (28-12)

  • Las Vegas Aces (27-13)

  • Seattle Storm (25-15) - Eliminated after Round 1

  • Indiana Fever (20-20) - Eliminated after Round 1

  • Phoenix Mercury (19-21) - Eliminated after Round 1

  • Atlanta Dream (15-25) - Eliminated after Round 1

While this season's WNBA games aired across upwards of 10 channels and streaming platforms, including Prime Video, ION, and other national broadcast networks, the playoffs will be exclusive to ABC and ESPN. Note that they will not be carried on ESPN+.

The WNBA playoffs feature an eight-team bracket; participating teams are decided based on their regular season record. During the first-round, games are played on a best-of-three series. Semifinal and final games are played as a best-of-five series.

Sunday, September 22:

Tuesday, September 24

Wednesday, September 25

Sunday, September 29

  • Aces (77) vs. (87) Liberty, Game 1

  • Sun (73) vs. (70) Lynx, Game 1

Tuesday, October 1

  • Aces vs. Liberty, Game 2 - 7:30 p.m. (ESPN2)

  • Sun vs. Lynx, Game 2 - 9:30 p.m. (ESPN2)

Friday, October 4

  • Sun vs. Lynx, Game 3 - 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2)

  • Aces vs. Liberty, Game 3 - 9:30 p.m. (ESPN2)

Sunday, October 6

  • Aces vs. Liberty, Game 4 (if necessary)

  • Sun vs. Lynx, Game 4 (if necessary)

Tuesday, October 8

  • Aces vs. Liberty, Game 5 (if necessary)

  • Sun vs. Lynx, Game 5 (if necessary)

Thursday, October 10

  • Game 1

Sunday, October 13

  • Game 2

Wednesday, October 16

  • Game 3

Friday, October 18

  • Game 4 (if necessary)

Sunday, October 20

  • Game 5 (if necessary)