The WNBA is taking center stage, with a record 216 games broadcast nationally in 2026, including the Indiana Fever’s complete 44-game regular-season lineup — the most in league history.
The Fever is the first and only WNBA team with a full nationally broadcast schedule, as fans await superstar Caitlin Clark’s return from injury and a potential playoff push in Indianapolis.
The Dallas Wings rank second with 36 national games, after drafting Paige Bueckers (2025) and Azzi Fudd (2026) with back-to-back No. 1 picks. The 2024 champion New York Liberty will field 35 national games, while the 2025 champion Las Vegas Aces will field 33.
As part of the league’s blockbuster media deal, NBC will broadcast WNBA games for the first time in nearly 25 years. The network joins ESPN/ABC, CBS Sports/Paramount+, Amazon Prime Video, USA, ION, and NBA TV.
“The return of the WNBA to NBC Sports for the first time since 2002 is a milestone moment — not only for our platforms, but for the league and its fans,” NBC Sports president Rick Cordella said.
“The WNBA’s unprecedented lineup of linear and streaming partners will shine a light on must-see matchups and the remarkable skills the WNBA’s stars provide each time they step on the court,” commissioner Cathy Engelbert said.
How to Watch the 2026 WNBA Schedule's National Broadcasts
The WNBA’s opening day triple header tips off on May 8th, live on ION.
