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| The WNBA and Twitter have renewed their streaming agreement for the 2020 season. The Twitter schedule began with a match-up between former UConn stars Breanna Stewart (left), Sue Bird and the Seattle Storm vs. the Atlanta Dream on Wednesday, and will include a contest between the Connecticut Sun and the defending WNBA champion Washington Mystics on Aug. 30. |
NEW YORK—The WNBA and Twitter today announced the
schedule of 10 live regular-season WNBA games, which will be streamed on
Twitter during the 2020 season as part of an extension of their partnership,
marking the fourth consecutive year that the league’s games will be available
on the platform. The games will be available via @WNBA.
As part of its
efforts to bring fans closer to live game action, the WNBA will stream a unique
broadcast on Twitter hosted by alternative commentators—including basketball
analysts LaChina Robinson and Ros Gold-Onwude. This live execution will be
exclusive to Twitter and includes integration of Twitter content within the
digital broadcast, allowing for direct fan interaction with the commentators.
“Twitter
continues to be an integral part of the WNBA’s media landscape and providing innovation
on their platform during this unique season will elevate fan engagement to a
whole new level,” said WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. “This continued
partnership enables our passionate supporters and fans to connect directly to
our game and to experience WNBA basketball from wherever they are.”
Twitter’s
schedule began tonight, Wednesday, Aug. 12, when Sue Bird, Breanna Stewart and the
Seattle Storm take on Elizabeth Williams, Chennedy Carter and the Atlanta Dream
at 10 p.m. ET. It includes seven weekend games, highlighted by a clash of three
former league MVPs on Wednesday Aug. 19, at 10 p.m. ET when Diana Taurasi and
the Phoenix Mercury face Candace Parker, Nneka Ogwumike and the Los Angeles
Sparks and a rematch of 2019 Finals participants on Sunday, Aug. 30, when
Connecticut meets the defending champion Washington Mystics and reigning Finals
MVP Emma Meesseman at 4 p.m. ET.
This year’s schedule concludes with back to back days of
games featuring the New York Liberty at the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday, Sept.
5, at 8 p.m. ET and Dallas Wings at the Washington Mystics on Sunday, Sept. 6
at 4 p.m. ET. In addition to live games, Twitter will also run WNBA highlights
and features throughout the season.
“WNBA fans on Twitter are passionate about their hoops – and
these hyper-engaged fans continue to fuel an increased popularity of the
league,” said TJ Adeshola, Head of Sports Partnerships, Twitter. “The W has
been a top sports partner of ours for many years and we’re pumped to offer live
WNBA games, with a Twitter twist, to basketball fans across the globe. Whether
it’s a smooth step-back 3-pointer or compelling commentary on social justice,
one thing is for sure – the conversation around WNBA players, teams and their
fans is happening on Twitter
The league’s 24th season will take place in Bradenton,
Florida at IMG Academy, the Official Home of the 2020 WNBA season, and will
include a 22-game schedule for each of its 12 teams. In addition to Twitter,
WNBA games will also be available this season on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS
Television Network, CBS Sports Network, NBA TV and WNBA League Pass, as well as
select regional sports networks. Regular-season play is currently scheduled to
conclude on Saturday, Sept. 12, and be followed by a traditional playoffs and
Finals format.
2020 WNBA Schedule: Live Games on Twitter
- Wednesday, Aug. 12 : Atlanta Dream at Seattle Storm, 10 p.m./ET
- Friday, Aug. 14 : Connecticut Sun at Chicago Sky, 7 p.m./ET
- Wednesday, Aug. 19 : Phoenix Mercury at Los Angeles Sparks, 10 p.m./ET
- Friday, Aug. 21 : Los Angeles Sparks at Atlanta Dream, 7 p.m./ET
- Sunday, Aug. 23 : Atlanta Dream at Minnesota Lynx, 4 p.m./ET
- Sunday, Aug. 30: Connecticut Sun at Washington Mystics, 4 p.m./ET
- Thursday, Sept. 3 : Las Vegas Aces at Connecticut Sun, 8 p.m./ET
- Friday, Sept. 4 : Chicago Sky at Washington Mystics, 7 p.m./ET
- Saturday, Sept. 5 : New York Liberty at Phoenix Mercury, 8 p.m./ET
- Sunday, Sept. 6: Dallas Wings at Washington Mystics, 4 p.m./ET
—Staff Reports
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