WNBA Playoff Game 2: How to watch New York Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream tonight

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 19: Jaylyn Sherrod #0 of the New York Liberty plays against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York on September 19, 2024. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/or using this photograph, user agrees to the terms of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) — The New York Liberty will host the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday for the second game of their WNBA playoff series. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

The No. 1 seed New York Liberty dominated the No. 8 seed Atlanta Dream 83-69 during their first game of the WNBA postseason on Sunday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The game also marked a career high for the Liberty's Leonie Fiebich, who scored 21 points and made four 3-pointers during the game. The Dream will stay in New York and look to even the series on Tuesday when they meet again for Game 2. If the series is tied after Tuesday's game, both teams will head to Atlanta for a Game 3. Kickoff Tuesday night is at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN. The Liberty vs. Dream game can also be streamed on WNBA League Pass after it concludes.

Here's what you need to know ahead of Liberty vs. Dream tonight; get live game updates, stats, and more right here.

How to watch the WNBA Playoffs: New York Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream:

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Date: Tuesday, September 24

Time: 7:30 p.m. ET

Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY

TV channels: ESPN

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

When will the Liberty vs. Dream game take place?

The Liberty vs. Dream game starts today at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Game channel New York Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream:

The Liberty vs. Dream game will be broadcast on ESPN.

How to watch New York Liberty vs Atlanta Dream without cable:

You can watch ESPN live on platforms like Fubo, DirecTV, Hulu with Live TV, and YouTube TV. The game can also be streamed on WNBA League Pass once it's concluded.

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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 hiatus in broadcasts on the platform. DirecTV subscribers will be able to watch every WNBA playoff game.

When will the 2024 WNBA playoffs take place?

The first round of the WNBA playoffs began on Sunday, September 22. The playoffs are scheduled to continue through October 18 if needed.

Who plays in the WNBA playoffs?

There are eight confirmed teams in the 2024 WBNA playoffs, namely:

New York Liberty (32-8)
Minnesota Lynx (30-10)
Connecticut Sun (28-12)
Las Vegas Aces (27-13)
Seattle Storm (25-15)
Indiana Fever (20-20)
Phoenix Mercury (19-21)
Atlanta Dreams (15-25)

Here’s the best way to watch WNBA playoff games:

While this season's WNBA games will be broadcast on more than ten channels and streaming platforms, including Prime Video, ION and other national broadcasters, the playoffs will be broadcast exclusively on ABC and ESPN. Please note that they not will be broadcast on ESPN+.

What is the WNBA playoff format?

The WNBA playoffs consist of eight teams; the participating teams are determined based on their results in the regular season. In the first round, the games are played in a best-of-three format. The semifinals and finals are played in a best-of-five format.

WNBA Playoffs Schedule:

Tuesday, September 24

Wednesday, September 25

Fever-Sun, Game 2, 7:30 p.m. ET
Mercury-Lynx, Game 2 – 9:30 p.m. ET

Thursday, September 26

Dream-Liberty, Game 3 (if necessary) – to be announced
Storm-Aces, Game 3 (if necessary) – TBD

Friday, September 27

Lynx-Mercury, Game 3 (if necessary) – to be announced
Sun Fever, Game 3 (if necessary) – TBD

Semifinal

Sunday, September 29

Matchup No. 1, Game 1
Matchup No. 2, Game 1

Tuesday, October 1

Matchup No. 1, Game 2
Matchup #2, Game 2

Friday, October 4

Matchup No. 1, Game 3
Matchup #2, Game 3

Sunday, October 6

Matchup #1, Game 4 (if necessary)
Matchup #2, Game 4 (if necessary)

Tuesday, October 8

Matchup #1, Game 5 (if necessary)
Matchup #2, Game 5 (if necessary)

WNBA Finals presented by YouTube TV

Thursday, October 10

Sunday, October 13

Wednesday, October 16

Friday, October 18

Sunday, October 20