The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) is a popular basketball league in the US. The 27th season of the WNBA started on May 19, 2023. Currently, the WNBA has moved into the last stage (Finals) and the matches are scheduled between October 8 – October 20, 2023. You can watch the WNBA Finals live on Roku by installing the WNBA app from the Channel Store with a League Pass. Users without a League Pass can live stream on ESPN, ABC, CBS Sports, and NBA TV through streaming services.
This article will guide you to stream the WNBA Finals on Roku using the WNBA app and live streaming platforms.
WNBA Pass Subscription
WNBA offers two subscription plans to users.
- League Pass – $24.99/month
- Single Game Pass – $2.99/game
Note: By purchasing the Single Game Pass you can only stream a single match.
How to Sign Up for WNBA Subscription
1. Open a browser on your desktop and visit the official site of WNBA League Pass.
2. Click Subscribe to Watch on the League Pass.
3. Select your favorite team from the lists and click Continue. If you don’t wish to select, click Skip.
4. Next, create an account by filling in the necessary details.
5. Choose the payment method and proceed to complete it.
6. Once you complete the purchase, the League Pass will be activated.
How to Watch WNBA Finals 2023 on Roku TV
1. Turn on your Roku TV and connect it to the stable WiFi.
2. Select Search on the Home screen.
3. Type WNBA using the on-screen virtual keyboard.
4. Click the app from the suggestions.
5. Tap Add Channel.
6. Once the channel is added on Roku, select Go to Channel to launch WNBA.
7. Select Log In on the WNBA channel screen.
8. Enter your League Pass credentials and sign in.
9. Start streaming the WNBA Finals on Roku.
How to Watch WNBA Finals on Roku Without Cable and Game Pass
Apart from the WNBA app on Roku, you can stream the playoff matches on ESPN, ABC, CBS Sports, and NBA TV. You can access those channels on the streaming services listed below.
Sling TV
Sling TV is one of the most affordable streaming services in the US. You can purchase Sling Orange ($40/month) to steam WNBA Finals via ESPN. ABC is available on the Sling Blue ($40/month) and Sling Orange + Blue ($55/month) plans. NBA TV is available as an add-on for $10. Unfortunately, Sling TV doesn’t carry CBS. You can get Sling TV on Roku TV directly from the Channel Store.
DirecTV Stream
You can watch the WNBA Finals on DirecTV Stream through ESPN, NBA TV, and CBS Sports. DirecTV Stream has four subscription plans, Entertainment ($74.99/month), Choice ($99.99/month), Ultimate ($109.99/month), and Premier ($154.99/month). ESPN is available on all subscription plans. NBA TV can be accessed on all except Entertainment. CBS Sports is present only Ultimate and Premier. You can stream the playoff matches for free using the trial period of DirecTV Stream on Roku TV.
fuboTV
fuboTV is popularly known as the best streaming service for sports lovers. With fuboTV on Roku TV, you can stream the live matches of the WNBA Finals and other games as well. Fortunately, the broadcasting channels of WNBA games are available on all fuboTV subscription plans, Pro ($74.99/month), Elite ($84.99), and Ultimate ($99.99/month).
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV is a well-known live TV and on-demand streaming service in the US. Unlike other streaming services, Hulu + Live TV offers two subscription plans based on Ads ($69.99/month) and Without Ads ($82.99/month). ESPN, CBS Sports, ABC, and NBA TV are included on Hulu. You can get Hulu on Roku TV from the Channel Store.
YouTube TV
YouTube TV has a single Base plan ($72.99/month). All the broadcasting channels of the WNBA Finals are accessible on YouTube TV. If you are a new subscriber, you can use the trial period to stream the matches for free through YouTube TV on Roku TV. With its unlimited cloud DVR storage, you can record live content and watch them offline later.
Schedule of WNBA Finals 2023
New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces have been qualified for finals. The Champions will be decided by winning games in the Best of 5 series.
| DATE | MATCH | TIME (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| October 8 | New York Liberty vs Las Vegas Aces | 3:00 PM |
| October 11 | New York Liberty vs Las Vegas Aces | 9:00 PM |
| October 15 | New York Liberty vs Las Vegas Aces | 3:00 PM |
| October 18 | New York Liberty vs Las Vegas Aces | 8:00 PM |
| October 21 | New York Liberty vs Las Vegas Aces | 9:00 PM |
FAQ
No, WNBA League Pass doesn’t offer a free trial to users.
Yes, you can stream the WNBA Final matches for free with a trial period of live streaming services.