A busy five-game slate headlines the WNBA schedule on Wednesday, May 27th, with teams looking to add to momentum or beat the odds as the 2026 season ramps up.
The night begins in Brooklyn, where the New York Liberty faces the Phoenix Mercury in a matchup featuring two perennial contenders still searching for consistency amid growing injury concerns.
Meanwhile, the Chicago Sky returns home to battle the surging Toronto Tempo. Later, the Minnesota Lynx host defensively dominant Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream, while the Seattle Storm and Washington Mystics subsequently put standout WNBA rookies to the test.
With star power spread across the schedule and more than a few close betting lines, tonight’s games could deliver major movement in the WNBA standings.
Below is the complete WNBA schedule for Wednesday, May 27th, including where fans can watch each matchup live across USA and WNBA League Pass.
- Phoenix Mercury at New York Liberty, 7 PM ET on USA
- Toronto Tempo at Chicago Sky, 8 PM ET on WNBA League Pass
- Atlanta Dream at Minnesota Lynx, 9 PM ET on USA
- Connecticut Sun at Portland Fire, 10 PM ET on WNBA League Pass
NY Liberty vs. Phoenix Mercury Player Predictions
The NY Liberty returns to Barclays Center on Wednesday night for a meeting with the Phoenix Mercury, as both teams look to steady themselves after uneven season starts.
New York enters as the slight favorite, but injury concerns continue to cloud the Liberty rotation with Sabrina Ionescu, Satou Sabally, and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton all listed as questionable.
Phoenix arrives with a 2-5 record that may not fully reflect how competitive the team has been. Four of the Mercury’s losses have come by single digits, while New York has struggled to dominate opponents ahead of its third game in four nights.
Chicago Sky vs. Toronto Tempo Player Predictions
Odds favorite Chicago Sky is hoping to snap a two-game skid tonight, gearing up to face a Toronto Tempo squad also looking to rebound from consecutive losses.
Chicago’s recent struggles have intensified following Rickea Jackson’s season-ending injury, with the Sky slipping near the bottom of the league in offensive rating. Multiple injuries continue to thin the roster, including absences for Courtney Vandersloot, DiJonai Carrington, and rookie Gabriela Jaquez.
Toronto enters at 3-4 on the season despite recent blowout defeats to Minnesota and Portland. Still, the Tempo feature one of the league’s more dynamic backcourts as Kiki Rice, Marina Mabrey, and Brittney Sykes lead the offense.
Angel Reese Clash Headlines WNBA Games to Watch Tonight
Three additional games complete Wednesday’s WNBA slate, highlighted by a rematch between the Minnesota Lynx and Atlanta Dream.
Minnesota has impressed with a 4-2 start despite missing Napheesa Collier. However, Angel Reese and Atlanta already handed the Lynx a narrow loss earlier this season, giving the Dream a slight money line edge.
Elsewhere, Carla Leite and the Portland Fire play betting line favorites against the Connecticut Sun, while the rookie-powered Seattle Storm look to earn another win over the equally youthful Washington Mystics.
