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WNBA Playoffs: How to watch the Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx in the semi-finals tonight

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 29: Brionna Jones #42 of the Connecticut Sun goes up for a shot against Alanna Smith #8 of the Minnesota Lynx in the first quarter of Game One of the Semi-Finals during the WNBA Playoffs at Target Center on September 29, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
Brionna Jones and the Connecticut Sun will play Alanna Smith and the Minnesota Lynx in game two of their playoff series at the Target Center on Tuesday. (David Berding/Getty Images)

The Connecticut Sun are proving to be fierce competitors this WNBA playoff season; after handily defeating Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever during round one, they defeated the Minnesota Lynx in the first game of the semi-finals with a stunning 73-70 win. The game was close throughout, producing seven ties at various points, but in the end, the Sun eclipsed the Lynx, who put forth a valiant effort. Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, who racked up 19 points during the game, only just missed a buzzer-beating three-pointer shot in the final second. The Lynx will hope to tie things up in Game 2 of the Sun vs. Lynx semi-final series. Held at the Target Center in Minneapolis, that game will be broadcast on ESPN2 on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. ET. The game can also be streamed after it concludes on WNBA League Pass.

Are you ready to watch the Minnesota Lynx play the Connecticut Sun during the WNBA playoffs? Here's what you need to know ahead of the Sun vs. Lynx game tonight and how to get live game updates.

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 1

Time: 9:30 p.m. ET

Location: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN

TV channels: ESPN2

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

The Sun vs. Lynx game tips off at 9:30 p.m. ET tonight.

The Sun vs. Lynx game will air on ESPN2.

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

Watch every WNBA Playoff game: Get ESPN, ESPN2, ABC and more

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Yes, DirecTV will be carrying ABC and all ESPN channels again after a brief disruption in coverage on the platform. DirecTV subscribers will be able to watch every playoff game of the WNBA.

Round one of the WNBA playoffs began on Sunday, September 22. The playoffs are scheduled through October 18 if necessary.

Eight teams advanced to the WNBA playoffs, but after the first round, four will head into the semifinals. They are:

  • New York Liberty (32-8)

  • Minnesota Lynx (30-10)

  • Connecticut Sun (28-12)

  • Las Vegas Aces (27-13)

  • 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

While this season's WNBA games aired across upwards of 10 channels and streaming platforms, including Prime Video, ION, and other national broadcast networks, the playoffs will be exclusive to ABC and ESPN. Note that they will not be carried on ESPN+.

The WNBA playoffs feature an eight-team bracket; participating teams are decided based on their regular season record. During the first-round, games are played on a best-of-three series. Semifinal and final games are played as a best-of-five series.

Sunday, September 22:

Tuesday, September 24

Wednesday, September 25

Sunday, September 29

  • Aces (77) vs. (87) Liberty, Game 1

  • Sun (73) vs. (70) Lynx, Game 1

Tuesday, October 1

  • Aces vs. Liberty, Game 2 - 7:30 p.m. (ESPN2)

  • Sun vs. Lynx, Game 2 - 9:30 p.m. (ESPN2)

Friday, October 4

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

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

Sunday, October 6

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

  • Sun vs. Lynx, Game 4 (if necessary)

Tuesday, October 8

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

  • Sun vs. Lynx, Game 5 (if necessary)

Thursday, October 10

  • Game 1

Sunday, October 13

  • Game 2

Wednesday, October 16

  • Game 3

Friday, October 18

  • Game 4 (if necessary)

Sunday, October 20

  • Game 5 (if necessary)