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WNBA on Prime Tips Off 31-Game Slate on Thursday, May 14th
Opening night doubleheader features Minnesota Lynx vs Dallas Wings at 8 p.m. ET followed by New York Liberty vs Portland Fire at 10 p.m.
All-new 30-minute WNBA on Prime pregame and postgame show, live from Culver City, wraps every game
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever make eight WNBA on Prime appearances in 2026
CULVER CITY, CALIF. - April 22, 2026 - Prime Video today announced its schedule for the 2026 WNBA season, featuring 30 exclusive regular-season games, the Commissioner's Cup Championship presented by Coinbase, and exclusive postseason coverage for the first time. Prime's expanded coverage of the WNBA's 30th season begins on May 14 when the Minnesota Lynx meet No. 1 Draft Pick Azzi Fudd and the Dallas Wings. Prime's opening night continues with the New York Liberty vs the newcomer Portland Fire at 10 p.m. ET.
New in 2026, Prime Video's coverage will feature WNBA on Prime Pregame, a 30-minute show prior to every game live from Amazon Studios in Culver City. In addition, every game night will be followed by WNBA Nightcap, a postgame show featuring player interviews and in-depth analysis of the game. On doubleheader nights, Prime will bridge games with The Crossover on doubleheader nights, continuing live coverage from the studio. The studio programming will be anchored by a world-class team of analysts and broadcasters bringing championship experience, deep basketball knowledge, and fresh perspectives to every game night. Viewers can catch WNBA games on Prime Video primarily on Thursday nights throughout the season. The schedule also includes four Saturday games and one Tuesday night game.
"We are thrilled to expand our partnership with the WNBA, and are excited to deliver comprehensive coverage that celebrates the game and tells the stories of these amazing athletes" said Jared Stacy, Prime Video VP of Global Live Sports Production. "As the WNBA enters its 30th season, we look forward to honoring the league's rich history while providing insightful analysis and compelling storytelling about today's game and stars."
2026 Season Highlights
Prime Video's regular season schedule is headlined by some of the biggest names in women's basketball: Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever (eight games), Breanna Stewart and the New York Liberty (seven), 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings (six), Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream (five), and four-time league MVP A'ja Wilson and the reigning WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces (four). Four of Prime's eight Fever games take place in the early weeks of the season on May 28 (at Golden State), June 4 (vs Atlanta), June 11 (vs Chicago), and June 18 (at Indiana), including the team's first two matchups against the Dream.
Prime Video will once again be home to the WNBA Commissioner's Cup Championship presented by Coinbase, the league's marquee in-season tournament, on June 30.
For the first time as part of its expanded package, Prime Video will present exclusive postseason games including one first-round playoff series beginning this season plus seven semifinal series, and three WNBA Finals over the course of its 11-year agreement with the league.
Additionally, Prime Video will serve as the third-party digital distributor for WNBA League Pass, the WNBA's subscription service for streaming live and on-demand games, in the U.S. and internationally.
Fan-First, Interactive Broadcast
Prime Video will bring its full suite of interactive features to WNBA on Prime, delivering the same enhanced viewing experience fans have enjoyed during NBA on Prime's inaugural season. Features available for WNBA games include:
Personalized bet tracking and Odds View with FanDuel, allowing fans to link their Prime Video profile with a FanDuel account for real-time updates during live action.
Fully customizable Multiview across all devices for simultaneous viewing of WNBA on Prime and WNBA League Pass games.
Key Moments, which uses proprietary AI to curate the most exciting plays in real time, allowing fans to access highlights on demand.
Rapid Recap, an AI-powered highlight reel that quickly brings fans up to speed in two minutes or less when joining a game broadcast that is already in progress.
Stats featuring box scores and advanced stats powered by AWS, updated in real time throughout the game.
Shop the Game, Amazon's fan-fueled shopping experience for official WNBA merchandise and game-day fashion.
Native 1080p High Dynamic Range (HDR) video,5.1 surround, and ultra-low latency production, delivering a next-level WNBA viewing experience for fans with vivid pictures and pitch-perfect audio.
Full 2026 WNBA on Prime Schedule:
Thursday, May 14 Minnesota Lynx at Dallas Wings - 8 p.m. ET
Thursday, May 14 New York Liberty at Portland Fire - 10 p.m. ET
Thursday, May 21 Golden State Valkyries at New York Liberty - 8 p.m. ET
Thursday, May 21 Los Angeles Sparks at Phoenix Mercury - 10 p.m. ET
Thursday, May 28 Las Vegas Aces at Dallas Wings - 8 p.m. ET
Thursday, May 28 Indiana Fever at Golden State Valkyries - 10 p.m. ET
Thursday, June 4 Atlanta Dream at Indiana Fever - 7 p.m. ET
Thursday, June 4 Golden State Valkyries at Minnesota Lynx - 9 p.m. ET
Thursday, June 11 Chicago Sky at Indiana Fever - 7 p.m. ET
Thursday, June 11 Phoenix Mercury at Dallas Wings - 9 p.m. ET
Thursday, June 18 Atlanta Dream at Indiana Fever - 7:30 p.m. ET
Thursday, June 25 Los Angeles Sparks at Toronto Tempo - 7 p.m. ET
Tuesday, June 30 WNBA Commissioner's Cup Championship Presented by Coinbase
Thursday, July 2 Dallas Wings at Connecticut Sun - 8 p.m. ET
Thursday, July 9 Seattle Storm at Atlanta Dream - 8 p.m. ET
Thursday, July 9 Indiana Fever at Phoenix Mercury - 10 p.m. ET
Thursday, July 16 New York Liberty at Dallas Wings - 9 p.m. ET
Thursday, July 30 Connecticut Sun at Chicago Sky - 8 p.m. ET
Thursday, July 30 New York Liberty at Las Vegas Aces - 10 p.m. ET
Thursday, August 6 Las Vegas Aces at Indiana Fever - 7 p.m. ET
Thursday, August 6 Los Angeles Sparks at Minnesota Lynx - 9 p.m. ET
Thursday, August 13 Los Angeles Sparks at New York Liberty - 8 p.m. ET
Thursday. August 13 Washington Mystics at Las Vegas Aces - 10 p.m. ET
Thursday, August 20 Indiana Fever at Dallas Wings - 8 p.m. ET
Thursday, August 20 Atlanta Dream at Los Angeles Sparks - 10 p.m. ET
Saturday, August 22 Indiana Fever at New York Liberty - 7 p.m. ET
Saturday, August 22 Connecticut Sun at Los Angeles Sparks - 9 p.m. ET
Thursday, August 27 Golden State Valkyries at New York Liberty - 8 p.m. ET
Thursday, August 27 Washington Mystics at Phoenix Mercury - 10 p.m. ET
Saturday, September 19 Chicago Sky at Atlanta Dream - 7 p.m. ET
Saturday, September 19 Seattle Storm at Golden State Valkyries - 9 p.m. ET
All WNBA on Prime games will stream exclusively on Prime Video at no additional cost to Prime members in more than 220 countries and territories around the world. Customers can watch from the Prime Video app on connected TVs, mobile devices, tablets, game consoles, and streaming devices.
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About Prime Video Sports
Prime Video supports a growing lineup of live sports, including NBA globally, Thursday Night Football, the Masters Tournament, NASCAR, the New York Yankees, and Seattle Kraken in the United States; Premier Boxing Champions in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada; the NWSL, the WNBA, and ONE Championship in the United States and Canada; NHL Prime Monday Night Hockey and PWHL in Canada; UEFA Champions League football in Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Ireland; Roland-Garros in France; Wimbledon in Germany and Austria; Premier League in Sweden and Denmark; New Zealand Cricket in India; ICC Cricket in Australia; Copa do Brasil football, Serie A football in Brazil; boxing in Japan; and Chivas in Mexico. While availability varies by marketplace, fans can also subscribe to streaming services such as FanDuel Sports Network, Eurosport, FOX Sports (Mexico), Paramount+, FOX One, Peacock, Viaplay Sport, MLB.TV, NBA League Pass, NBA TV, DAZN, and Premiere FC (Brazil) through Prime Video add-on subscriptions. This is in addition to a selection of Amazon Original documentaries including Kelce, Bye Bye Barry, and Earnhardt.
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