WNBA Playoffs Game 3: How to watch the New York Liberty vs. Las Vegas Aces semifinal tonight

After their first two semifinal games in the WNBA playoffs, the New York Liberty are 2-0 against their rivals and last season's champions, the Las Vegas Aces. If New York manages to win this series, they will be on their way to their first-ever championship. The next Liberty vs. Aces game will be broadcast on ESPN2 on Friday at 9:30 p.m. ET. The game will also be available to stream on WNBA League Pass after it ends. 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 before tonight's Liberty vs. Aces game and how to get live game updates.

Here's how to watch the WNBA playoffs: New York Liberty vs. Las Vegas Aces:

Date: Friday, October 4th

Time: 9:30 p.m. ET

Location: Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas

TV channels: ESPN2

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

What time does the Liberty vs. Aces game take place?

The Liberty vs. Aces game begins tonight at 9:30 p.m. ET.

Gaming Channel New York Liberty vs. Las Vegas Aces:

The Liberty vs. Aces game will be broadcast on ESPN2.

Here's how to watch the New York Liberty vs. Las Vegas Aces game without cable:

You can watch ESPN2 live on platforms like Fubo, DirecTV, Hulu with Live TV, and YouTube TV. The game will continue to be available to stream on WNBA League Pass after it ends.

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Can I watch the WNBA playoffs on DirecTV?

Yes, DirecTV will resume carrying ABC and all ESPN channels after a brief pause in coverage on the platform. DirecTV subscribers can watch every WNBA playoff game.

When are the 2024 WNBA playoffs?

The first round of the WNBA playoffs began on Sunday, September 22nd. The playoffs will be scheduled until October 18th if necessary.

Who will play in the WNBA playoffs?

Eight teams reached the WNBA playoffs, but after the first round, four will now play in the semifinals. They are:

• New York Liberty (32-8)

• Minnesota Lynx (30-10)

• Connecticut Sun (28-12)

• Las Vegas Aces (27-13)

Which teams were eliminated during the WNBA Playoffs?

• 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

Best way to watch WNBA playoff games:

While this season's WNBA games will air on more than 10 channels and streaming platforms, including Prime Video, ION and other national broadcast networks, the playoffs will air exclusively on ABC and ESPN. Note that this will be the case not will be broadcast on ESPN+.

What is the WNBA playoff format?

The WNBA playoffs feature an eight-team bracket. Participating teams will be decided based on their regular season record. In the first round, the games are played in a best-of-three series. Semifinals and finals will be played as a best-of-five series.

WNBA Playoffs Schedule:

Sunday September 22nd:

Tuesday, September 24th

Wednesday, September 25th

Semifinals

Sunday, September 29th

• Aces (77) vs. (87) FreedomGame 1

• Sun (73) vs. (70) Lynx, Game 1

Tuesday, October 1st

• Aces (84) vs. (88) FreedomGame 2

• So (70) vs. (77) LynxGame 2

Friday, October 4th

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

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

Sunday, October 6th

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

• Sun vs. Lynx, Game 4 (if necessary)

Tuesday, October 8th

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

• Sun vs. Lynx, Game 5 (if necessary)

WNBA Finals presented by YouTube TV

Thursday, October 10th

Sunday, October 13th

Wednesday, October 16th

Friday, October 18th

Sunday, October 20th