What channel is Lynx vs. Liberty on? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Game 1 of WNBA Playoffs series

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The WNBA Playoffs begin in Minneapolis. The Lynx host the Liberty in Game 1 of the first round series.

It all begins Sunday afternoon. And this is a matchup you'll want to tune into.

Flashback to 2024, New York takes down Minnesota in five games for the championship. The Lynx were patiently waiting for two years to avenge that loss, and the time is now to strike.

Will the top-seeded Lynx continue to roll, or can the No. 8 Liberty pull off the upset of the postseason?

Here's how to watch it all unfold in Game 1 with TV and start time information.

What channel is Lynx vs. Liberty on?

TV channel: ABC
Live stream: fubo, DirecTV, ESPN app

Game 1 of the Lynx vs. Liberty series will be broadcast on ABC. Cord-cutters can live stream the game on fubo.

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Other streaming options include DirecTV and the ESPN app.

What time is Lynx vs. Liberty today?

Date: Sunday, Sept. 27
Time: 2 p.m. ET

The Lynx host the Liberty in Game 1 of the WNBA Playoff series on Sunday, Sept. 27. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. ET from the Target Center in Minneapolis, MN.

WNBA Playoffs 2026: Lynx vs. Liberty schedule

(1) Lynx vs. (8) Liberty

Date	Game	Time (ET)	TV/Live stream
Sun., Sept. 27	Game 1 at Minnesota	2 p.m.	ABC, fubo, DirecTV, ESPN app
Tues., Sept. 29	Game 2 at New York	8:30 p.m.	USA, CNBC, DirecTV
Thurs., Oct. 1	Game 3 at Minnesota*	TBD	TBD