Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx looked like a lock for the semifinal after their first outing against the Golden State Valkyries. Now, the Valkyries will have to find some way to bounce back when they face elimination from the WNBA Playoffs in Game 2 on Wednesday, September 16 (9/17/2025) at 10 p.m. ET.

Lynx vs. Valkyries will air on ESPN, which you can stream on fuboTV (free trial) .

Here’s what you need to know:

What: WNBA Playoffs , Round 1

Who: Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries

When: Wednesday, Sep. 17, 2025

Time: 10 p.m. ET

Where: SAP Center, San Jose, California

TV: ESPN

Live stream options: Streaming service Free trial Promo Monthly price DirecTV Yes $35 off first month $84.99 fuboTV Yes $30 off first month $84.99 Hulu + Live TV

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