The WNBA preseason games will have multiple teams testing their new formations and lineups. Fans can watch all preseason games on the WNBA’s official app free of charge, as the league seeks to attract more eyeballs to the game.
But for the regular season and playoff games, official broadcasters will be available to fans under the massive deal, handing the league huge financial muscle. The broadcasters are also ready, as they announced their schedules right after the WNBA’s schedule was released, and Prime Video has now revealed its broadcasting team, too.
Prime Video Fields WNBA Icons for the 2026 Season Broadcasting
The league might have extended an 11-year deal with Prime Video, its partner since 2021. Looking at the growth of the league and popularity, the extended contract will allow them to broadcast 31 regular-season games and also playoff games.
With such a massive opportunity to reach a larger basketball fanbase, the broadcasters also announced a ‘prime’ broadcasting crew featuring Candace Parker and Michael Grady. For the in-game analysis, the broadcasters have Team USA coach Kara Lawson and LaChina Robinson.
We're excited to announce the 2026 #WNBAonPrime team 👏
— Sports on Prime (@SportsonPrime) April 23, 2026
Tipping off May 14 on @primevideo. pic.twitter.com/c6ZtfZfXtK
The side will have play-by-play announcers Lisa Byington and Mike Watts, as well as game analysts Kara Lawson and LaChina Robinson. The Hall of Famers Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon will alternate as analysts for games. Angel Reese shared a congratulatory message for Weatherspoon, who coached her at the Sky franchise in 2024.
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While the league will feature some of the world’s top players showcasing their skills and capabilities on the floor, the broadcasting team will include experienced, championship-level announcers who have years of experience on and off the court.
Prime Video Aims For ‘Expert’ Opinion for 2026 WNBA season
There is a much more positive attitude in the league after the CBA delay cast a worrisome sign early in the season. To match the intensity, the broadcaster also assembled a team that had been at the highest position and champions in their field.
Byington is the lead announcer on local Milwaukee Bucks broadcasts, while Lawson is the head women’s basketball coach at Duke and even worked as a broadcaster with ESPN. Watts worked with the Prime with the soccer division, while Robinson will also work as an analyst for NBC Sports’ WNBA coverage this season.
🏀 WNBA on Prime is BACK and bigger than ever 🚨
— PrimeVideoSportsPR (@PrimeSportsPR) April 22, 2026
31 games. Opening night doubleheader. An all-new pregame & postgame show live from Culver City
Plus exclusive postseason games for the first time and 8 Caitlin Clark & Indiana Fever appearances
It all tips off May 14 on… pic.twitter.com/vUFoCgQ4hh
In the studio, Cooper and Parker have won multiple titles in the league and at the college level, too, while Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Lindsey Harding will contribute to studio coverage.