The WNBA playoffs reach their decisive stage with eight teams competing for the championship title, as broadcast coverage in Spain is provided by rtve.es through Teledeporte and RTVE Play. The postseason features intense first-round series, standout performances from international players, and high-stakes elimination games.
WNBA Playoff Broadcasts on Teledeporte and RTVE Play
The WNBA postseason is airing live and free in Spain through Teledeporte and RTVE Play, covering six quarterfinal matchups, the complete semifinals, and the WNBA Finals. The opening playoff clash featured the Minnesota Lynx against the New York Liberty, where the New York squad secured a 91-75 victory. Spanish player Raquel Quintana contributed two points to the New York win.
rtve.es reported that New York Liberty advanced further by defeating Minnesota Lynx 87-71. The outcome marked an upset in the postseason bracket, given that Minnesota finished the regular season as the top seed.
In another series, Las Vegas Aces opened their title defense against the Indiana Fever with a 102-85 victory. Indiana responded in the second game by winning 99-89, fueled by Caitlin Clark’s 34 points and Kelsey Mitchell’s matching 34-point performance. Las Vegas ultimately claimed the series in the third game with a 94-83 win, eliminating Indiana despite a 37-point effort from Clark.
Atlanta Dream Defeat Washington Mystics to Advance
Atlanta Dream secured their progression to the second round by defeating the Washington Mystics 93-75. Atlanta also won the first meeting of the series with a score of 92-77. The elimination leaves Washington Mystics without Spanish international Alicia Flórez, who recently earned a bronze medal with Spain at the World Cup in Germany.
With New York Liberty, Atlanta Dream, and Las Vegas Aces already advancing, only one quarterfinal matchup remains undecided in the bracket.
Dallas Wings and Golden State Valkyries Deciding Game Details
The final first-round series stands tied at one game apiece between the Dallas Wings and the Golden State Valkyries. El partido decisivo se disputará en la madrugada del 2 al 3 de octubre a las 03:00 horas en San Francisco, con retransmisión en directo por Teledeporte y RTVE Play.
- Event: WNBA Playoffs First Round, Game 3
- Matchup: Dallas Wings vs. Golden State Valkyries
- Date and Time: Early hours of October 3, 2024, at 03:00 hours
- Broadcaster: Teledeporte and RTVE Play (Free and Live)
Frequently Asked Questions About the WNBA Playoffs
Which Spanish players participate in the WNBA playoffs?
Raquel Quintana competes for New York Liberty, while Alicia Flórez played for Washington Mystics before their elimination in the first round.
How can viewers in Spain watch the WNBA postseason matches?
Teledeporte and RTVE Play broadcast six quarterfinal games, the entire semifinals, and the WNBA Finals live and free of charge.
Which team secured the top seed in the WNBA regular season?
Minnesota Lynx finished the regular season as the league’s top-seeded team before being eliminated by New York Liberty in the quarterfinals.