The WNBA is back and bigger than ever for the 2026 season, and you can catch 20 games live on CBS. All games airing live on CBS can be streamed live on Paramount+ (with the Paramount+ Premium plan). Keep reading for everything you need to know to watch and stream live WNBA action this season.
Where to watch games (CBS and Paramount+)
Fan of women’s professional basketball? During the 2026 season, you can watch 20 WNBA games live on CBS and Paramount+ (with a subscription to the Paramount+ Premium plan).
The slate of WNBA on CBS games kicks off Saturday, May 23, 2023, with a doubleheader. In the first game of the CBS twin bill, the Chicago Sky, fresh off a rebuilding year, host the powerhouse Minnesota Lynx at 1 PM ET, followed by a primetime clash at 8 PM ET, between the Los Angeles Sparks and reigning champions the Las Vegas Aces.
CBS’s WNBA lineup also boasts some Indiana Fever games, among them: The Fever, led by star point guard Caitlin Clark, now in her third WNBA season, take on Bridget Carleton and the Portland Fire on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Another Fever game you can catch on CBS and Paramount+: the Saturday, June 6, 2026, showdown against Breanna Stewart and the New York Liberty.
How to watch games live on Paramount+
You can watch WNBA games live on Paramount+ when you have a subscription to the Paramount+ Premium plan. The Paramount Premium plan gives you access to the feed of your live, local CBS TV station, where select WNBA games will air. (Always check your local listings for details.)
With the Paramount+ Premium plan, you’ll also gain access to everything Paramount+ has to offer, including other women’s professional sports, such as NWSL, plus all SHOWTIME® series and movies, including Dexter®: Resurrection, and the latest season of Yellowjackets. Visit the Paramount+ Help Center, for details on plans and pricing.
What channel are games on?
During the 2026 season, 20 regular-season WNBA games air on CBS. You can watch these games on your TV or screen by using cable, satellite, a live-TV streaming service, a digital antenna, or by streaming the games live via the Paramount+ app or through ParamountPlus.com with a Paramount+ subscription to the Paramount+ Premium plan.
2026 WNBA schedule (CBS and Paramount+ games)
Here’s a look at the 2026 WNBA matches that air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan).
Note: All times ET. Schedule subject to change. Check local listings.
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Channel/Streaming |
| Monday, May 23, 2026 | Minnesota Lynx vs. Chicago Sky | 1 PM | CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) |
| Monday, May 23, 2026 | Los Angeles Sparks vs. Las Vegas Aces | 8 PM | CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) |
| Saturday, May 30, 2026 | Indiana Fever vs. Portland Fire | 8 PM | CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) |
| Saturday, June 6, 2026 | Indiana Fever vs. New York Liberty | 8 PM | CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) |
| Saturday, June 13, 2026 | Minnesota Lynx vs. Las Vegas Aces | 8 PM | CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) |
| Saturday, June 20, 2026 | Chicago Sky vs. Dallas Wings | 8 PM | CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) |
| Sunday, June 21, 2026 | Golden State Valkyries vs. Las Vegas Aces | 4 PM | CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) |
| Saturday, June 27, 2026 | Phoenix Mercury vs. Toronto Tempo | 2 PM | CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) |
| Saturday, June 27, 2026 | Los Angeles Sparks vs. Indiana Fever | 8 PM | CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) |
| Sunday, June 28, 2026 | Minnesota Lynx vs. Dallas Wings | 2 PM | CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) |
| Sunday, June 28, 2026 | Las Vegas Aces vs. Chicago Sky | 4 PM | CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) |
| Sunday, July 4, 2026 | Golden State Valkyries vs. Atlanta Dream | 1 PM | CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) |
| Saturday, July 11, 2026 | Portland Fire vs. Atlanta Dream | 4 PM | CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) |
| Saturday, July 18, 2026 | New York Liberty vs. Indiana Fever | 8 PM | CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) |
| Sunday, July 19, 2026 | Chicago Sky vs. Atlanta Dream | 4 PM | CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) |
| Saturday, August 1, 2026 | Las Vegas Aces vs. Chicago Sky | 1 PM | CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) |
| Saturday, August 8, 2026 | Las Vegas Aces vs. Minnesota Lynx | 1 PM | CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) |
| Saturday, August 15, 2026 | Minnesota Lynx vs. Las Vegas Aces | 8 PM | CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) |
| Saturday, August 29, 2026 | Chicago Sky vs. New York Liberty | 1 PM | CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) |
| Saturday, September 19, 2026 | Phoenix Mercury vs. Dallas Wings | 1 PM | CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) |
When does the 2026 WNBA season start?
The 2026 WNBA regular season tips off tonight, May 8, launching a packed calendar that includes the Commissioner’s Cup Tournament from Monday, June 1–Wednesday, June 17, 2026, followed by the Commissioner’s Cup Championship on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Less than a month later, the league’s biggest stars will take center stage for the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Please note: The Commissioner’s Cup and WNBA All-Star games do not air on CBS, or stream on Paramount+.
