Thinking About WNBA League Pass in 2025? Read This First.

WNBA League Pass is one of the best ways to follow the W season—but it’s not as simple as “sign up and watch every game.”

With more games than ever now airing nationally and a growing list of platforms involved, fans often ask: Is League Pass worth it? Will I be able to watch my team live? And what’s the difference between this and what I already get with ESPN or Prime Video?

Let’s talk about how WNBA League Pass works in 2025—what’s included, what’s blacked out, and whether the subscription is the right fit for you.

💵 What It Costs

There are two options for WNBA League Pass this season:

• Annual subscription: $34.99/year

• Monthly subscription: $12.99/month

Both plans offer the same access. If you plan to watch games throughout the entire season, the annual plan is the better value.

Student deal: If you’re currently enrolled in college or grad school in the U.S., you may qualify for a student discount on the annual subscription—$19.99 (40% off). Apply here.

📺 What Games You Can Watch Live

Here’s the most important thing to understand: You do not get access to every game live.

In 2025, more than 175 games will be nationally televised on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network, Prime Video, and ION. These games cannot be streamed live through League Pass due to broadcast agreements.

(Yes, blackouts still exist in 2025. We don’t like them either.)

You also might not be able to stream live games in your local market if your team’s game is being shown by a regional sports network or local streaming partner.

📌 The good news: All of these games—including blacked out ones—are available on demand after they air. So if you’re okay watching a few hours late, you won’t miss a thing.

🔁 You Can Rewatch Any Game—Current or Classic

League Pass gives you full replays of every game, with access to:

• Every out-of-market game live (except those blacked out)

• Full-length replays of all games on demand, including nationally and locally televised ones after they’ve aired live

• Classic WNBA games from past seasons—including the last 10 seasons of buzzer beaters, rivalries, and championship moments

For new fans, this archive is a great way to catch up on league history or get familiar with your team’s past seasons.

🎯 Pro tip: When you sign up, you’ll be asked to select your favorite teams. This personalizes your app experience but doesn’t limit your access—you’ll still get every game and piece of content.

📱 Where (and How) You Can Watch

WNBA League Pass is available through the WNBA app and website, with broad device support:

• iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets

• Apple TV, Roku, and Fire TV

• Chromecast (from your phone to your TV)

• Computer browser

⚠️ Heads-up for Samsung Smart TV users: The WNBA app still isn’t supported on Samsung’s native platform. So if you were hoping to fire it up with one click on your TV remote—sorry. It’s more of a “cast it from your phone and pray your Wi-Fi holds up” kind of situation.

The platform now includes live video controls—you can pause, rewind, and jump back to live play. Watching on a browser? You’ll also get multi-game viewing when multiple games are happening at once.

🔐 Heads-up on where you subscribe: We recommend signing up directly through the WNBA website. That gives you full access across all platforms.

• If you subscribe via YouTube, you’ll only be able to watch through YouTube.

• If you subscribe via Amazon Prime, you’re locked into the Prime Video platform.

🎟️ You Can Buy Just One Game

Not ready to commit? That’s okay. You can also purchase single-game access for $2.99 per game—perfect for testing the waters or catching that one matchup everyone’s talking about. This is a great option if:

• You want to try before buying a subscription

• You only want to watch your team a few times

• You already have ESPN or Prime Video and want to fill the gaps

📹 You Also Get Bonus Content

League Pass isn’t just for game footage—it also unlocks WNBA-produced series and extras, including:

• Digital shows (like last year’s Off Top with Ari Chambers)

• Behind-the-scenes content like press conferences, interviews, and mic’d-up moments

• Special features around league events and player stories

If you’re building a deeper connection with the league and its players, this content adds real value.

🤔 Is WNBA League Pass Worth It?

That depends on what kind of fan you are:

• If you want live access to every game, you’ll need multiple platforms: League Pass + Prime Video + ION + ESPN/ABC (via cable or a service like Fubo or Sling).

• If you’re okay watching some games on delay—or you want to follow out-of-market teams—League Pass is a great deal.

• If you're just getting into the W, the archive and bonus content offer a fantastic way to learn the game, teams, and history.

BOTTOM LINE: Despite some limitations, League Pass remains one of the most affordable ways to stay close to the action and support the league. Subscribe here.

❓ Other FAQs

Does WNBA League Pass offer a free trial? 

Not regularly—but free preview weekends pop up during the season. Keep an eye on WNBA.com or the app for announcements.

Are there promo codes available?

Not often, but student discounts are ongoing, and teams sometimes share short-term codes before the season begins.

Can I cancel anytime? 

Yes—monthly plans can be canceled at any time. Annual plans are prepaid and non-refundable.

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