Where to watch Aces vs. Mercury tonight: Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for WNBA Finals Game 1

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Where to watch Aces vs. Mercury tonight: Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for WNBA Finals Game 1 originally appeared on The Sporting News

After an exciting few weeks of playoff basketball, we’ve officially reached the most important series of the year — the Aces and Mercury kick off the WNBA Finals tonight.

2025 MVP A’Ja Wilson and the Aces are back on the biggest stage in the game, but they’re no strangers to this world. Las Vegas won back-to-back titles in 2022 and 2023, but was edged in the semifinals last season by the eventual champion New York Liberty.

Meanwhile, the Mercury have been absent from the title chase for more than a decade, with their last championship coming in 2014. Phoenix was long led by all-time great Diana Taurasi, but DT’s retirement earlier this year opened lanes for players like Alyssa Thomas to make their mark.

Through four meetings in the regular season, Las Vegas went 3-1 against Phoenix. Who can push for a win in Game 1?

Here’s everything you need to know about Aces vs. Mercury tonight, including TV channel and streaming options for the first game of the 2025 WNBA Finals.

Where to watch Aces vs. Mercury tonight?

Game 1 of the Finals between the Aces and Mercury will air nationally on ESPN. Cord-cutters can stream the game on Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.

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What time is Aces vs. Mercury tonight?

Game 1 of the Finals between the Aces and Mercury will tip off at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 3. The game will be played at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Aces vs. Mercury radio station

Listen to Aces vs. Mercury and every game of the 2025 WNBA Finals live on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channel 86.

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