Where to watch Lynx vs. Liberty: Live stream WNBA Finals Game 5
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The New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx return to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn for the fifth and final game of the 2024 WNBA Finals. We've compiled everything you need to know about where to watch the Lynx vs. Liberty, including tip-off time, channel, and countdown coverage.
The two teams are locked up 2-2 in the series, making tonight's game a winner-takes-all situation. The Lynx won the first game of the series in overtime, but the Liberty managed to win the following two games. During Friday night's Game 4, the Lynx fought back and kept the teams from going into overtime once again when Bridget Carleton drew a foul in the final two seconds and made both of her foul shots, leaving the Lynx with an 82-80 victory on their Minnesota home court.
Since the Liberty is the top-seeded team, the tie-breaking Game 5 returns to New York. The Liberty, helmed by Breanna Stewart, are vying for their first-ever championship title. While the Lynx have four titles, this is their first time at the Finals since 2017 and star Napheesa Collier's first-ever Finals appearance. During the 2023 Playoffs, the Lynx were bounced by the Connecticut Sun in Round 1, while the Liberty made it to the Finals, where they ultimately lost to the Las Vegas Aces.
Whether you're hoping to see New York win its first-ever WNBA title or you're rooting for Minnesota to get back on top, we'll make sure you can tune in to tonight's game. Keep reading to learn how.
What channel is Lynx vs. Liberty on?
The final game of the 2024 WNBA Finals will air on ESPN in the US. The Lynx vs. Liberty match-up will tip off on Sunday, October 20, at 8 p.m. ET. The network's WNBA Countdown coverage begins a full hour before, at 7 p.m.
Where to watch Lynx vs. Liberty in the US
If you don't have ESPN through cable, you can live stream the game and network through a live TV service. Sling TV, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream are three popular options that made the cut on our roundup of the best sports streaming services.
At $40/month, Sling TV is the most affordable option tonight. Sling's Orange plan carries ESPN and 34 other live channels. Right now, first-time customers can get half-off their first month, meaning that it will just be $20 up front.
DirecTV Stream and Fubo are two other sports-friendly live TV options with ESPN and tons of other live channels. Fubo plans offer a seven-day free trial and plans starting at $80/month, while DirecTV stream subscriptions have a five-day free trial and plans starting at $87/month. Fubo is also offering new customers $20 off their first month as subscribers.
How to watch Lynx vs. Liberty from anywhere
WNBA fans can keep up with all of the action while traveling outside the US with the help of a VPN (virtual private network). VPNs are handy ways to temporarily change your device's virtual location, enabling you to use your usual websites and apps from anywhere. Our favorite is ExpressVPN, an easy-to-use option with a 30-day money-back guarantee and lots of other benefits, which we break down in our ExpressVPN review.
Since the streaming options we've recommended today require US methods of payment, this option will work best for Americans who are just traveling abroad right now and hoping to access their subscriptions. Keep reading to learn how to use a VPN below.
How to watch Lynx vs. Liberty with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.
- Install it on the device you're planning to watch on.
- Turn it on and set it to a US location.
- Sign up for one of the above streaming services with a US form of payment.
- Navigate to ESPN and enjoy the game.
Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.