How to Watch WNBA in Australia — Every Game, Every Platform (2026) · The 30th WNBA season is the biggest yet — 330 games, two new expansion teams, and Australians in every corner of the league. Alanna Smith and Ezi Magbegor headline a wave of Australian talent on the world stage.
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The WNBA is having its biggest moment. The 30th season features a record 330 games, two brand-new expansion franchises in Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire, and unprecedented Australian representation across the league. Alanna Smith (Dallas Wings) and Ezi Magbegor (Seattle Storm) are Australia’s first million-dollar women’s basketball earners. Rookies Georgia Amoore and Isobel Borlase have arrived. And Australian viewership options are broader than ever — ESPN via Kayo Sports, Disney+ Australia, Prime Video, and WNBA League Pass all cover 2026 in different ways. Here’s the complete Australian guide.
In this guide
- Australians playing in the 2026 WNBA
- Every Australian broadcast platform
- Which platform is right for you?
- Key dates for Australian fans
- Understanding AEST kickoff times
- Frequently asked questions
Australians playing in the 2026 WNBA
There are more Australians in the WNBA than at any time in the league’s history. Eleven Australians are on active rosters as of mid-2026, plus multiple development players and draft-rights holders. Here’s who to watch — and why.
The million-dollar Aussies
Alanna Smith (Dallas Wings) — Australia’s highest-paid women’s basketball player. The 29-year-old forward signed a three-year, USD $3.75 million contract with Dallas, averaging $1.25M per season. She’s the anchor of Dallas’s defensive rebuild and has been steadying a young Wings roster. Any Dallas game is a must-watch for Australian fans.
Ezi Magbegor (Seattle Storm) — Four-time All-WNBA defender. Signed the same three-year, $3.75M contract as Alanna Smith. A leg injury delayed her start to the season, but she’s back and anchoring the Storm’s frontcourt in her seventh WNBA season.
Watch these two young Aussies rise
Georgia Amoore (Washington Mystics) — The 2025 #6 overall draft pick who missed her entire rookie year with a torn ACL. She’s returned as one of the WNBA’s most impressive rookies in 2026, leading the Mystics in assists at 3.6 per game with 6.3 points, and shooting 86.1% from the free-throw line. A 9-assist game against Seattle in July marked her arrival. Watch her play against Jade Melbourne when the Mystics face the Storm.
Isobel Borlase (Atlanta Dream) — 21 years old, reigning WNBL MVP after her time with the Bendigo Spirit. Drafted by Atlanta in 2024. Now in her rookie year with a top-five team, averaging 4.8 points on 44.9% shooting and a perfect 17-of-17 from the line. Her season-high 17 points came against Toronto on 14 June. She’s on one of the league’s best rosters and getting real minutes.
The rest of the Aussie contingent
- Jade Melbourne (Seattle Storm) — reunited with Magbegor at the team that drafted her in 2022. Emerging as a bright spot after injuries hit older Aussies.
- Rebecca Allen (New York Liberty) — championship-experienced veteran.
- Sami Whitcomb (Phoenix Mercury) — sidelined through injury but still key to Phoenix’s rotation.
- Stephanie Talbot (Las Vegas Aces) — on the defending WNBA champions.
- Nyadiew Puoch (Portland Fire) — playing for one of the league’s brand-new expansion teams.
- Ally Wilson (Washington Mystics) — teammates with Amoore.
Development players and rights holders include Anneli Maley (NY Liberty dev), Miela Sowah (Golden State Valkyries dev), Chloe Bibby (Chicago Sky, signed 1 July), Charlise Dunn (Toronto Tempo rights), Manuela Puoch (NY Liberty rights) and Saffron Shiels (Toronto Tempo rights).
Every Australian broadcast platform
ESPN Australia via Kayo Sports
The main Australian home of the WNBA. ESPN Australia’s WNBA rights extend through the 2035-36 season under a landmark 11-year deal signed in 2024. Kayo streams ESPN’s WNBA coverage.
- What’s on: Regular-season games (subset of ESPN’s US coverage), WNBA Playoffs, Semi-Finals and WNBA Finals series, All-Star Weekend, WNBA Draft coverage
- Cost: ~AUD $35/month, 7-day free trial available
- Best for: Fans who watch multiple US sports (Kayo also covers NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL)
Disney+ Australia
Disney+ Australia carries ESPN’s WNBA content as part of its ESPN offering. Same games as Kayo, different subscription model.
- What’s on: All ESPN-broadcast WNBA games
- Cost: Disney+ subscription (~AUD $17.99/month standard, higher for premium tiers)
- Best for: Households who already have Disney+ for entertainment and don’t want a separate sports subscription
Prime Video Australia
Amazon Prime Video’s WNBA coverage kicks in from the 2026 season under its new global rights deal. Prime streams 30 WNBA regular-season games plus the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Championship Game, and includes selected postseason coverage.
- What’s on: 30 regular-season games, Commissioner’s Cup, one first-round playoff series per year, semi-final coverage, WNBA Finals coverage during their rotation (Prime hosts Finals in some years)
- Cost: Prime membership ($9.99/month or $79/year)
- Best for: Fans who already have Prime; adds meaningful WNBA content without a separate sports subscription
WNBA League Pass
The WNBA’s own streaming service — every regular-season game live and on-demand. In Australia, WNBA League Pass has no blackout restrictions since Australia sits outside all local broadcast markets.
- What’s on: Every WNBA regular-season game (some playoff games blacked out), full match archives
- Cost: ~AUD $30-40/month (varies by season)
- Best for: Hardcore fans who want to follow specific Australian players closely, or who want games not carried by ESPN/Prime
No free-to-air option
The WNBA is not carried on Australian free-to-air television. Unlike the NFL (Seven Network) or the WNBL (which has 9GO! coverage), WNBA access requires a paid subscription.
Which platform is right for you?
Quick decision guide:
- You already have Kayo for other sport: ESPN WNBA coverage is included. No extra needed.
- You want to follow a specific Australian player closely: WNBA League Pass — every game every team plays is available.
- You have Disney+ for entertainment already: ESPN WNBA content is included with your subscription.
- You have Prime Video for shopping/entertainment: 30 WNBA games included from 2026 season onwards.
- You just want the WNBA Finals: Depends on the year — in 2026 NBC hosts the Finals (via Peacock in the US, with Australian rights via ESPN/Kayo).
- You want the cheapest hardcore option: WNBA League Pass for die-hards, or Prime Video ($9.99/month) if 30 games is enough.
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Key dates for Australian WNBA fans (2026 season)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sat 9 May 2026 | 2026 WNBA regular season began (30th season) |
| Weekend of 2 August | 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend |
| September | Regular season concludes |
| Late September | WNBA Playoffs begin |
| October | WNBA Finals (best-of-5) |
Understanding AEST kickoff times
WNBA games play at genuinely Australian-friendly times. Most games sit in the 9am-1pm AEST window — a workable time for coffee-and-basketball viewing before or during work.
- US East Coast 7pm ET tip-off: 9am AEST — perfect morning coffee window
- US East Coast 8pm ET tip-off: 10am AEST
- US Central 8pm CT tip-off: 11am AEST — late morning
- US West Coast 7pm PT tip-off: 12pm AEST — lunchtime
- Weekend day games: best AEST windows — most fall in the morning
For the exact time and broadcaster of every game each week, use our live TV Guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is the WNBA on Kayo Sports?
Yes — Kayo streams ESPN Australia’s WNBA coverage. That’s a subset of the total 330 WNBA games this season but includes marquee matchups, playoffs, and the WNBA Finals.
Can I watch every Australian player’s games?
To follow specific Australian players week-in-week-out, WNBA League Pass is the most complete option — every game every team plays, no blackouts in Australia.
Is WNBA League Pass blackout-free in Australia?
Yes. WNBA blackouts apply to US markets where a game is on local broadcast. Australia is outside all such markets, so League Pass subscribers here get every regular-season game live and on-demand.
Does Prime Video Australia carry the WNBA Finals?
Under the new media rights deal, the WNBA Finals rotate between Disney, Amazon Prime, and NBC. In 2026 the Finals are hosted by NBC (streaming on Peacock in the US) — in Australia that means the Finals will primarily air via ESPN’s coverage on Kayo Sports.
Which Australians are having the biggest 2026 season?
Alanna Smith (Dallas) and Ezi Magbegor (Seattle) headline as Australia’s first million-dollar women’s basketballers. Georgia Amoore (Washington) is having a stand-out rookie season after missing 2025 with a torn ACL. Isobel Borlase (Atlanta) has arrived as one of the league’s most impressive rookies.
Where can I watch the WNBA All-Star Game in Australia?
ESPN carries WNBA All-Star Weekend, and Kayo streams that coverage in Australia. The 2026 All-Star Game weekend falls in early August.
Do I need a VPN to watch WNBA in Australia?
No. All platforms listed above operate legitimately in Australia. VPN usage may violate terms of service on some streaming platforms.
Related guides
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Last updated: Tuesday 4 August 2026. Broadcast platforms and pricing subject to change — check individual platforms for the most current details. All times AEST. Mac Johannson covers US sports for Australian fans.
