At a time when many sports fans are flocking to streaming services, the WNBA is ramping up its cable television presence through a new deal with CBS Sports.
The league has announced a multiyear deal with the network that will see CBS broadcast 40 games this season, all during primetime and on weekends. The Minnesota Lynx v. Chicago Sky game on May 25 will be the first to air on the network. A WNBA Finals rematch between 2018 Champions Seattle Storm and the Washington Mystics is slated for Jun. 14.
The 40 CBS games will be in addition to the 16 regular-season games ESPN will air, including three on ABC.