How to Watch the Los Angeles Sparks
Sparks looking for their first winning season since 2020
After the Sparks brought in Lynne Roberts as their new coach last season, their win total jumped dramatically. Now in Year 2 of the Roberts and Kelsey Plum era, and with the return of Nneka Ogwumike, it’ll be incredibly exciting and interesting to watch the Los Angeles Sparks.
The Sparks won just eight games in 2024—their worst season in franchise history. They bounced back with 21 wins the year after. One potential X-factor in 2026 could be the play of Cameron Brink, who is the healthiest she’s been since getting drafted in 2024.
If you’re a passionate fan hoping to watch the Sparks all season, you’ve come to the right place. I put together a breakdown of what channels the team will play on, what TV and streaming services you’ll need to tune in, and how you can watch games for free.
Where to watch the Sparks—local TV breakdown
Los Angeles Sparks games air locally on Spectrum SportsNet—the same channel as the Lakers. More than half of the team’s regular-season games will air on this regional sports network, including some that also air nationally.
Spectrum SportsNet is available to those in Southern California, parts of Nevada, and Hawaii. For fans who aren’t in those areas, Sparks games are available through WNBA League Pass.
| Channel | Starting price | Coverage | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum SportsNet | Varies | Most in-market games | AT&T U-verse, Spectrum, Cox, DIRECTV |
| WNBA League Pass | $14.99/mo. | Most out-of-market games | WNBA app, Prime Video Channels |
Where to watch the Sparks—national TV breakdown
Playing in La-La-Land basically means the Sparks are going to have a lot of nationally televised games. That continues in 2026, when the team will have a record-high 31 games on a mix of ABC, CBS, ESPN, ION, NBC, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video, USA Network, and NBA TV.
| Network | Coverage | Available on |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Prime Video | Thursday night exclusives, Commissioner's Cup championship | Prime Video subscription ($8.99–$17.98/mo.) |
| ABC | Select weekend games | Cable, satellite, live TV streaming services, digital antenna |
| CBS | Select weekend games | Cable, satellite, live TV streaming services, Paramount+ Premium, digital antenna |
| CBS Sports Network | Select regular-season games | Cable, satellite, live TV streaming services |
| ESPN / ESPN2 | Regular-season and playoff games | Cable, satellite, live TV streaming services |
| ION | Friday night regular-season games | Cable, satellite, live TV streaming services, digital antenna |
| NBA TV | Select regular-season games | Cable, satellite, live TV streaming services |
| USA Network | Select regular-season games | Cable, satellite, live TV streaming services |
Best TV plans for watching the Los Angeles Sparks
The WNBA’s media deal spans many channel partners, so fans need more than one TV plan to cover all 44 regular-season games, plus any Commissioner’s Cup or playoff games. After poking around the schedules, I found the definitive list of plans you’ll want to check out to watch the Sparks this season.
The full list and explanation for each plan are in the table below. But as an overview, DIRECTV and Amazon Prime Video are the two essentials for following every Sparks game from tip-off to the postseason.
Best Overall
What’s great about DIRECTV for Sparks fans is that it includes Spectrum SportsNet, in addition to most of the national WNBA channels you’ll need. That will get you most of the Sparks season with just one TV plan.
Exclusive Games
The Sparks will have at least six games streaming on Prime Video in 2026. If the team reaches the Commissioner’s Cup Championship, that game will stream there, too.
Out-of-Market Coverage
If you’re a Sparks fan living outside the team’s broadcast area, you can watch games live and on demand via WNBA League Pass.
Watch the Sparks with a free trial
You’ll have to pay to watch the Sparks at some point. But if you don’t know which services are best, I’ve mapped out a few of my favorites with free trials in the table below.
I recommend signing up when there’s a busy stretch in the schedule so you can catch as many games as possible. Just be sure to cancel before the trial is over if you’re not ready to commit full-time.
| Packages | Price | ABC | ESPN | CBS | NBC | ION | USA Network | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV | Five days free, then $94.99–$179.98/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | View Plans for DIRECTV STREAM |
| Fubo | Five days free, then $14.99–$94.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | — | ✔ | — | View Plans for FuboTV |
| YouTube TV | Varies, then $82.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | View Plans for YouTube TV |
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
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How to watch the Los Angeles Sparks FAQ
What channel are the Los Angeles Sparks on?
You can watch in-market Los Angeles Sparks games on Spectrum SportsNet. National TV games will air on every network partnered with the WNBA, including ABC, NBC, CBS, and ION. Games will also stream on Amazon Prime Video and Peacock Premium.
Can I stream Sparks games without cable?
In-market Sparks fans can subscribe to Spectrum SportsNet+ to stream games. DIRECTV has a streaming option. Several games will be streamed exclusively through Prime Video. Games on NBC and CBS also stream on Peacock Premium and Paramount+ Premium. Out-of-market fans can stream games on WNBA League Pass.
Who are the Sparks TV announcers?
Rahshaun Haylock is the play-by-play announcer for the Sparks. Mary Murphy is the analyst in the booth with Haylock. Nikki Kay is the sideline reporter.
Can I watch the Los Angeles Sparks for free?
Games on ABC, NBC, CBS, and ION are available through an over-the-air antenna. You can also get a free trial to a live TV streaming service or Prime Video.
Why you should trust us
Our CableTV.com Staff Writer, Alex Vejar, reviewed the entire local and national TV schedule for the Los Angeles Sparks to streamline your game-day setup. He cross-referenced the team’s regional broadcast rights against the channel lineups of major cable, satellite, and live TV streaming services. These final recommendations give Sparks fans a foolproof roadmap to catch every matchup without any blackout surprises.
Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our review methods.
