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WNBA Commissioner's Cup schedule 2025: Dates, channels, live streams for in-season tournament games

Cate Schiller

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With the 2025 WNBA season off to a hot start, the annual Commissioner's Cup will put a trophy on the line just weeks into league competition.

Back for the fifth year, the Commissioner's Cup will feature a 36-game schedule over the course of two weeks. The team from each conference with the top record will compete for bragging rights and a $500,000 prize pool.

Last year, the Minnesota Lynx defeated the New York Liberty to claim the Commissioner's Cup title, but the Liberty then flipped the script and beat the Lynx in the 2024 WNBA Finals. This time around, it could really be anyone's tournament.

Here is everything you need to know about the 2025 WNBA Commissioner's Cup, including TV and streaming options for the annual in-season competition.

WNBA Commissioner's Cup schedule 2025

Commissioner's Cup action will start on Sunday, June 1, and end on Tuesday, June 17. The championship game will be played on Tuesday, July 1.

You can see the full schedule for the Commissioner's Cup below.

DateGameTime (ET)TV/Live stream
June 1Sun at Liberty3 p.m.WNBA League Pass
 Mercury at Sparks6 p.m.WNBA League Pass
 Aces at Storm6 p.m.WNBA League Pass
 Lynx at Valkyries8:30 p.m.WNBA League Pass
June 3Mystics at Fever7 p.m.NBA TV, Sling
 Mercury at Lynx8 p.m.ESPN3, Sling
 Wings at Storm9:30 p.m.ESPN, Sling
June 5Liberty at Mystics7:30 p.m.Prime
 Valkyries at Mercury10 p.m.Prime
June 6Dream at Sun7:30 p.m.ION, Fubo
 Sparks at Wings9:30 p.m.ION, Fubo
June 7Aces at Valkyries3 p.m.ABC, Sling
 Fever at Sky8 p.m.CBS, FuboParamount+
 Storm at Mercury10 p.m.WNBA League Pass
June 8Sun at Mystics3 p.m.WNBA League Pass
 Lynx at Wings4 p.m.WNBA League Pass
June 9Valkyries at Sparks10 p.m.WNBA League Pass
June 10Fever at Dream7:30 p.m.ESPN3, Sling
 Sky at Liberty8 p.m.ESPN, Sling
June 11Sparks at Aces10 p.m.CBSSN, Fubo
 Wings at Mercury10 p.m.WNBA League Pass
 Lynx at Storm10 p.m.WNBA League Pass
June 13Sky at Dream7:30 p.m.ION, Fubo
 Wings at Aces10 p.m.ION, Fubo
June 14Sparks at Lynx1 p.m.CBS, FuboParamount+
 Liberty at Fever3 p.m.ABC, Sling
 Storm at Valkyries8:30 p.m.WNBA League Pass
June 15Sky at SunNoonCBS, FuboParamount+
 Dream at Mystics2 p.m.CBSSN, Fubo
 Mercury at Aces6 p.m.WNBA League Pass
June 17Sun at Fever7 p.m.NBA TV, Sling
 Dream at Liberty7 p.m.WNBA League Pass
 Mystics at Sky8 p.m.WNBA League Pass
 Valkyries at Wings8 p.m.WNBA League Pass
 Aces at Lynx8 p.m.WNBA League Pass
 Storm at Sparks10 p.m.NBA TV, Sling

Where to watch WNBA Commissioner's Cup games: TV channels, live streams

Commissioner's Cup games will be available to watch on multiple networks, including ABC, CBS, ESPN and ION. Viewers can also stream games on Amazon Prime VideoFuboSlingParamount+ and WNBA League Pass.

What is Sling TV?

Sling TV is a popular live streaming service that offers a flexible and affordable way to watch television without a traditional cable subscription. It provides a range of channel packages, allowing users to customize their viewing experience by choosing from various genres, including sports, news and entertainment.

One of its best qualities is the no-contract model, which gives subscribers the freedom to start and stop service as they please. Additionally, Sling TV's user-friendly interface, compatibility with multiple devices and the option for add-ons like premium channels make it an attractive choice for those looking to streamline their viewing options.

Key dates for 2025 WNBA season

The 2025 WNBA season began on May 16, and it will end on Sept. 11.

  • Regular season: May 16-Sept. 11
  • All-Star break: July 17-21
  • Trade deadline: Aug. 8
  • WNBA Playoffs: Sept. 14-Oct. 17 (last possible WNBA Finals game)

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Cate Schiller

Cate Schiller is an editorial intern for The Sporting News affiliate and commercial content team, focused on global partnerships supporting live events, entertainment and travel. Originally from Northern California, she graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a bachelor's degree in journalism and sports communications. Prior to joining The Sporting News, Cate was the Life and Style editor at her college newspaper, and a sports reporter at her hometown newspaper. In her free time, she enjoys baking, getting outdoors and discovering new music.