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The Los Angeles Sparks have announced a franchise-record 31 nationally televised games for the 2026 season, surpassing the previous high of 23 set in the prior year. Of these matchups, 17 will be shown exclusively on national television, highlighting the growing visibility of the team across major broadcast platforms.
Sparks games will be available live throughout the season on ABC, CBS, ESPN, ION, NBC, Peacock, Prime Video, USA Network, and NBA TV. The team will open its nationally televised slate on Opening Night at home against the reigning WNBA champions, the Las Vegas Aces, with coverage airing on USA Network.
The 2026 schedule features a particularly busy stretch from June 21 to July 13, during which the Sparks will play a record seven consecutive games that are nationally broadcast. The team will also close out the regular season with strong national exposure, as seven of their final nine games will be featured on national television.
Beyond traditional broadcasts, fans will have additional ways to follow the Sparks through WNBA League Pass, which will stream selected live games, subject to local blackout restrictions. The service also offers a large library of on-demand games, giving fans access to both recent and past matchups.
The league's direct-to-consumer platform, supported by WNBA ID, is designed to improve the viewing experience by offering greater device compatibility and, where available, both home and away broadcast feeds. Fans will also benefit from the "Tap to Watch" feature, which simplifies the process of finding and accessing live games across different platforms.
Locally, Spectrum SportsNet remains the official television partner of the Sparks, with its full 2026 broadcast schedule expected to be released at a later date. The expanded national coverage underscores the Sparks' rising profile and the league's continued growth in reach and accessibility for fans across multiple viewing options.
