Sky Sports to Broadcast 70+ WNBA Games in 2026
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- Sky Sports will broadcast at least 70 live WNBA regular‑season games in 2026, plus selected playoff matches and the entire WNBA Finals in October.
- WNBA expands to 12 teams for its 30th season, adding the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo, and runs through October.
- Los Angeles Sparks host the Las Vegas Aces in Sky Sports’ first live WNBA game on Sunday at 11 p.m., with a pre‑show starting at 10:30 p.m.
- Sky Sports also retains a long‑term deal to air over 100 NBA games each season through 2036, and offers streaming via NOW with no contract.
Why it matters: UK and Ireland basketball fans gain access to live WNBA action, boosting viewership and advertising revenue for Sky Sports, while the league expands its European footprint ahead of its 30th anniversary.
