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Could this be the end of the 2024 WNBA Finals? Tonight's Game 4 could crown a new champion or send both of the finalists to a winner-takes-all Game 5. Keep reading to learn where to watch the Liberty vs. Lynx, whether you have cable or are seeking a live streaming alternative.
The New York Liberty, vying for their first-ever championship title this year, pulled ahead in the WNBA Finals on Wednesday night thanks to a last-second three from Sabrina Ionescu in the final moments of the game. The shot kept the teams from going into overtime (again) and handed the Liberty their second win in this year's Finals, bringing the overall series record to 2-1. The Liberty are already fairing better than last year's Finals, which saw the Las Vegas Aces beat them 4-1.
The Minnesota Lynx, who already have four Championships under their belt, have the chance to tie up the series at the Minneapolis-set match-up tonight and force a Game 5. But if the Liberty win again, the New York team will be crowned champion since the WNBA Finals are still a best-of-five series this year (although they'll become best-of-seven starting in 2025). While the Lynx have a strong history at the Finals, they haven't made an appearance since 2017, so this is franchise star Napheesa Collier's first shot at the chip.
Whether you're rooting for New York or Minnesota, we'll show you how to tune in. Tonight's viewing options will also work for the potential Game 5 on Sunday, should the series extend through the weekend.
Game 4 of the Liberty vs. Lynx WNBA Finals match-up will be broadcast on ESPN in the US. The game will officially start on Friday, October 18, at 8 p.m. ET, but WNBA Countdown coverage begins at 7:30 p.m.
Cord-cutters can watch the game through most major live TV streaming packages, including Sling TV, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream. All three of these options are month-to-month and made our list of the best sports streaming services.
Sling TV is tonight's cheapest option, with subscriptions starting at just $40/month. You'll need to subscribe to Sling Orange to access ESPN. This plan also carries ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPN4K, and 31 other live channels. New customers can get their first month for half-off, making it just a $15 investment today.
DirecTV Stream and Fubo also carry ESPN and several other live channels. They're more expensive options than Sling, but they offer more than double the number of channels, including many top sports networks. DirecTV Stream subscription prices start at $87/month, but you can try out any of the plans free for five days. Fubo is a bit cheaper, at $80/month, and offers a seven-day free trial. Right now, Fubo will also knock $20 off your first month of service.
Basketball fans traveling away from home can still use their streaming subscriptions with the help of a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs are handy cybersecurity tools that let you alter your device's virtual location. This way, you can use all of your usual apps from anywhere. Since the services we've recommended require US payment methods, this option will work best for Americans who are simply abroad at the moment.
ExpressVPN is our go-to VPN rec. It's user-friendly and comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, along with several other perks, which we break down in our ExpressVPN review. Keep reading to learn how to use a VPN.
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.
