You can watch Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury games on national sports networks like ESPN and via major sports streaming platforms that carry WNBA broadcast rights.

Main ways to watch

  • Cable / satellite TV :
    • ESPN regularly carries Lynx–Mercury matchups, especially high-profile regular season games and almost all playoff games.
* During deeper playoff rounds, the game may appear on ESPN’s main channel rather than a regional sports network.
  • Live TV streaming services (no cable) :
    • Fubo often offers live access to ESPN, and it frequently promotes free trial options around big WNBA games.
* **DIRECTV streaming** has carried ESPN for Lynx–Mercury playoff games, with some promos or discounts around major series.
  • ESPN’s own platforms :
    • Many games that air on ESPN are also available through ESPN+ or through the ESPN app / site if you sign in with a participating TV provider.

Example from recent matchups

In 2025, a WNBA semifinals Game 1 between the Phoenix Mercury and Minnesota Lynx at Target Center was scheduled on ESPN with options to stream through DIRECTV and Fubo, plus ESPN’s digital access. Another 2025 regular-season clash listing showed ESPN as the TV channel and Fubo and ESPN+ as the primary streaming options. A later 2025 semifinal Game 2 was also carried on ESPN with Fubo as a listed live streaming partner.

What to do for today’s game

Because broadcast details can change by date and round (regular season vs playoffs), you should:

  1. Check the official WNBA schedule for the specific date of the Lynx vs Mercury game and look for the TV/streaming line.
  2. Look at your local listings for ESPN or any regional sports network that might have picked up the game.
  3. If you stream, verify that your Fubo, DIRECTV streaming, or ESPN+ subscription includes the ESPN channel for live games on that date.

If you tell me the exact game date you care about, I can help narrow down which of these options is most likely carrying that specific matchup.

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