The WNBA postseason enters its decisive opening rounds with eight championship contenders chasing the league title, as broadcast networks across Europe line up free-to-air coverage of the elimination matchups. Minnesota Lynx, New York Liberty, Las Vegas Aces, Indiana Fever, Golden State Valkyries, Dallas Wings, Atlanta Dream, and Washington Mystics make up the playoff field, with regional and streaming outlets providing live access to six opening-round series games, the complete semifinals, and the WNBA Finals.

New York Liberty Surprises Top-Seeded Minnesota Lynx

New York Liberty claimed a 91-75 victory in the opening game of their series against Minnesota Lynx before securing an 87-71 win in the second contest during the early hours of Wednesday morning. The result establishes a commanding series advantage for New York against a Minnesota squad that finished the WNBA regular season in the top spot of the league standings. Spanish player Raquel Quintana contributed two points for New York during the opening victory.

Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces Trade Blows in High-Scoring Series

Las Vegas Aces opened their title defense with a 102-85 victory over Indiana Fever, fueled by a 34-point performance from Caitlin Clark for the Indiana side. Indiana responded in the second game by evening the series with a 99-89 victory. Kelsey Mitchell led all scorers with 34 points in the second matchup, setting up a decisive third game scheduled for the early hours of Thursday, October 2, starting at 03:00 hours local Las Vegas time.

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Atlanta Dream and Washington Mystics Battle in Eastern Bracket

Atlanta Dream holds an early lead in their series following a 92-77 victory over Washington Mystics. The second game of the series is scheduled for the early hours of Wednesday, September 30, to October 1 at 01:00 hours, broadcast via Teledeporte and RTVE Play. Washington features Spanish international Alicia Flórez, who recently secured a bronze medal with the Spanish national team at the FIBA World Cup in Germany.

Broadcast Schedule for WNBA Opening Round

Spanish public broadcaster RTVE continues its coverage of the WNBA playoffs with live broadcasts on Teledeporte and digital streaming platform RTVE Play:

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  • Atlanta Dream vs. Washington Mystics (Game 2): Early hours of September 30 to October 1 at 01:00 hours.
  • Indiana Fever vs. Las Vegas Aces (Game 3): Early hours of October 1 to October 2 at 03:00 hours, originating from Las Vegas, USA.