Live stream of NY Liberty vs. LA Sparks WNBA game today: Free webcast accessible
The much-anticipated WNBA match between the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty is set to take place on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The game, which will start at 10 p.m. ET, will be broadcast on NBA TV.
In a closely contested game, the Lynx emerged victorious with a score of 83-71. Natasha Cloud scored 14 points to lead New York, but their bench was outscored 34-19 by Minnesota. Courtney Williams contributed eight points, seven assists, and four rebounds in the opening 20 minutes for the Lynx.
The game-changing burst came in the form of a 24-7 run by the Lynx over 6 minutes, during which they hit five 3-pointers and had one three-point play. Alanna Smith added eight points, nine rebounds, seven assists, four steals, and three blocks for the Lynx.
The game can be streamed on DirecTV (with a $30 discount on the first month of its service), fuboTV, Sling, and Hulu + Live TV. However, fuboTV does not offer a free trial, but it is offering a $30 discount on the first month of its service. Hulu + Live TV, on the other hand, costs $82.99 per month.
Paramount Plus offers a 7-day free trial period before the standard $7.99/month fee, while Sling TV allows you to watch 50 WNBA games free of charge. If you are outside the usual viewing region, using a VPN like NordVPN can help bypass regional restrictions to access these streams.
It's worth noting that the WNBA Regular Season game between the New York Liberty and Los Angeles Sparks, which was originally scheduled for the same day, was broadcast on ESPN, where the Liberty won 105-97[3].
New York inducted former star Tari Phillips into the team's ring of honor at halftime, making the occasion even more memorable for the Liberty fans.
Both teams were short-handed with New York missing Breanna Stewart (knee) and Minnesota playing without Napheesa Collier (ankle). Minnesota picked up former Liberty guard Jaylyn Sherrod on Saturday.
For those who missed the live action, game highlights and recap are posted on the WNBA’s official YouTube channel.
Fans looking to follow the excitement beyond basketball could tune into ESPN for sports updates, as they had previously broadcast a WNBA game featuring the New York Liberty on the same day. The Lynx's impressive 83-71 victory over the Liberty was also available for streaming on various platforms, such as DirecTV, fuboTV, Sling, and Hulu + Live TV, with different pricing options or trial periods.
