The WNBA's famous in-season tournament is back on the docket when the league's resident superteams meet in Sin City on Tuesday.
The Aces are defending their crown from last year, trying to top the Eastern Conference in back-to-back seasons. But the Liberty are stocked heavily this year, and there will be powers that A'ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray will have to face in a different capacity.
Brenna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, Courtney Vandersloot and Sabrina Ionescu carried the Liberty to a giant 99-61 win over the Aces on Aug. 6. The only other time these teams met this season was in June when the Aces took the dub. They're 1-1 against each other this season with three more scheduled meetings — Aug. 15, 17 and 28.
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This in-season tournament has no bearing on the actual playoffs and is more for entertainment, added competition and charitable outlets. Who will be crowned the ultimate superteam?
Here's what you need to know to watch the Liberty and Aces compete in Tuesday's 2023 WNBA Commissioner's Cup Championship Game.
How to watch the WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship game
- Live stream: Prime Video
The 2023 WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship game presented by Coinbase will be streamed live on Prime Video with coverage beginning at 9 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. PT. Viewers in the United States can stream the game with an Amazon Prime membership, which offers a free 30-day trial. After that, it will cost $14.99 per month or $139.00 per year.
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What time does the WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship game start?
- Date: Tuesday, Aug. 15
- Time: 9 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. PT
- Venue: Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas
The 2023 WNBA Commissioner's Cup Championship Game will tip off at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Aug. 15. That corresponds to 6 p.m. locally (PT) if you're attending in person at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas.
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WNBA Commissioner's Cup records
(As of end of competition, July 12)
Eastern Conference
Seed | Team | Record |
1. | New York Liberty* | 7-3 |
2. | Connecticut Sun | 7-3 |
3. | Atlanta Dream | 6-4 |
4. | Washington Mystics | 5-5 |
5. | Chicago Sky | 3-7 |
6. | Indiana Fever | 2-8 |
Western Conference
Seed | Team | Record |
1. | Las Vegas Aces* | 9-1 |
2. | Dallas Wings | 6-4 |
3. | Minnesota Lynx | 5-5 |
4. | Los Angeles Sparks | 5-5 |
5. | Seattle Storm | 4-6 |
6. | Phoenix Mercury | 1-9 |
*Qualified for championship game