The WNBA Finals continue with the Aces taking on the Sun — here's how to livestream every game
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- The 2022 WNBA Finals began on September 11, featuring the Las Vegas Aces and Connecticut Sun.
- Both teams have reached the finals in recent years, but neither franchise has an WNBA championship.
- ESPN will broadcast the WNBA Finals, and you can stream the channel through services like Sling.
The 2022 WNBA Finals features the Las Vegas Aces and Connecticut Sun in a best-of-five series. The first game of the finals was broadcast on ABC on September 11, while the rest of the series will air on ESPN.
Led by first year coach Becky Hammon, Las Vegas ended the regular season with the best record in the WNBA and won the 2022 Commissioner's Cup tournament. Aces forward A'ja Wilson was named the 2022 regular season MVP, while guard Kelsey Plum was named the MVP of the WNBA All-Star game and the Commissioner's Cup.
The Connecticut Sun completed a surprising upset over the defending champion Chicago Sky in the semifinals, winning a decisive game five with a come-from-behind victory.
Both teams are hoping to capture their first WNBA championship. The Sun last reached the WNBA Finals in 2019, where they lost to the Washington Mystics. The Aces made the finals in 2020, but lost to the Seattle Storm.
If you don't have cable, you have a few different options to livestream games. Below, we've rounded up the services you can use to watch the WNBA Finals, along with full schedule details.
2022 WNBA Finals schedule
| WNBA Finals game | Date and time | Channel |
| Las Vegas Aces 67, Connecticut Sun 64, Game 1 | September 11, 3 p.m. ET | ABC |
| Connecticut Sun at Las Vegas Aces, Game 2 | September 13, 9 p.m. ET | ESPN |
| Las Vegas Aces at Connecticut Sun, Game 3 | September 15, 9 p.m. ET | ESPN |
| Las Vegas Aces at Connecticut Sun, Game 4 (if necessary) | September 18, 4 p.m. ET | ESPN |
| Connecticut Sun at Las Vegas Aces, Game 5 (if necessary) | September 20, 9 p.m. ET | ESPN |
How to watch the WNBA Finals
If you want to watch the WNBA Finals without cable, you'll need access to ESPN through a live TV streaming service. Choices include Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu+Live TV, and FuboTV.
Sling TV's Orange plan is the most affordable option for accessing ESPN; it normally costs $35 a month but new subscribers can get their first month for $17.50. In addition to ESPN, Sling Orange includes access to 30 other live TV channels. You can find a complete breakdown of networks in our full guide to Sling TV's channels.
YouTube TV and Hulu with Live TV are your next best options to stream the WNBA Finals. Both services include ESPN, along with more total channels than Sling.
YouTube TV starts at $65 a month, but new members can get a two-week free trial and a $10 discount during their first three months. Meanwhile Hulu + Live TV starts at $70 a month, but it includes Disney Plus and ESPN+, and new members can $20 off their first three months.
How are the WNBA Finals set up?
The WNBA Finals are played in a best-of-five series format. The first team to secure three wins will take home the championship.
Where are the WNBA Finals?
The WNBA Finals will be played at the home arenas of the two competing teams. As the team with the better regular season record, the Las Vegas Aces will host the first two games at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas.
The Connecticut Sun will host Game 3 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville and Game 4 if necessary. If the series goes to Game 5, the final match will be played in Las Vegas.