In previous seasons, part of the WNBA’s efforts to broaden its reach have included the livestreaming of select games via Twitter – in addition to its existing partnerships with the ESPN/ABC family of networks, CBS Sports Network and NBA TV, of course.
Even with this season being secluded in the Florida wubble of the Tampa-St. Petersburg suburbs, that part of its outreach campaign is no different as the W announced this week that 10 of its remaining regular season games will be livestreamed via Twitter.
Even better – we get LaChina Robinson and Ros Gold-Onwude on the call!
Hey @Twitter 👋
The #WNBA and #Twitter announced the schedule of 10 live regular-season games! Full release ⬇️https://t.co/b6vIH3fUwr
— WNBA (@WNBA) August 10, 2020
Yesssss! #WNBA x #Twitter 🏀🔥
I’m so excited to be on the call for @WNBA game broadcasts with @LaChinaRobinson & our entire crew bc the world needs the W now more than ever- from the great games and players to their impact on culture and society! 🏀❤️🔥💪🏽 https://t.co/phqNdUTyNs— Ros Gold-Onwude (@ROSGO21) August 10, 2020
This continued partnership enables our passionate supporters and fans to connect directly to our game and to experience WNBA basketball from wherever they are.
–Cathy Engelbert (release)
The W has been a top sports partner of ours for many years and we’re pumped to offer live WNBA games, with a Twitter twist, to basketball fans across the globe. Whether it’s a smooth step-back 3-pointer or compelling commentary on social justice, one thing is for sure – the conversation around WNBA players, teams and their fans is happening on Twitter.
–TJ Adeshola, Head of Sports Partnerships, Twitter (release)
Schedule of games to be aired via Twitter:
Atlanta Dream vs. Seattle Storm – August 12, 10 p.m.
Connecticut Sun vs. Chicago Sky – August 14, 7 p.m.
Phoenix Mercury vs. Los Angeles Sparks – August 19, 10 p.m.
Los Angeles Sparks vs. Atlanta Dream – August 21, 7 p.m.
Atlanta Dream vs. Minnesota Lynx – August 23, 4 p.m.
Connecticut Sun vs. Washington Mystics – August 30, 4 p.m.
Las Vegas Aces vs. Connecticut Sun – September 3, 8 p.m.
Chicago Sky vs. Washington Mystics – September 4, 7 p.m.
New York Liberty vs. Phoenix Mercury – September 5, 8 p.m.
Dallas Wings vs. Washington Mystics – September 6, 4 p.m.
