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Minnesota Lynx announce four free over-the-air TV broadcasts this summer
Minnesota Lynx announce four free over-the-air TV broadcasts this summer originally appeared on Bring Me The News.
The (currently undefeated) Minnesota Lynx are partnering with KARE 11 and FanDuel Sports Network to simulcast four upcoming games on the local NBC affiliate, making them free to watch for roughly 1.5 million households across the greater Twin Cities region.
Starting with this Sunday's matchup against the Golden State Valkyries, four Sunday games will be broadcast over the air, expanding accessibility for fans who may not have access to FanDuel Sports Network North or ION or other channels that typically air Lynx games.
These are the four contests:
June 1: at Golden State Valkyries, 7:30 p.m. CT
June 8: vs. Dallas Wings, 3:00 p.m. CT
June 29: vs. Connecticut Sun, 6:00 p.m. CT
July 6: vs. Chicago Sky, 6:00 p.m. CT
The Valkyries are the WNBA's newest expansion team, the 13th franchise to join the growing league. The June 8 matchup against the Wings will give fans another opportunity to watch Hopkins native and former UConn star Paige Bueckers (provided she's out of the league's concussion protocol by then).
The games will be called, as usual, by FDSN broadcasters Marney Gellner and Lea B. Olsen. KARE 11 will produce pre- and postgame shows.
'KARE 11 is proud to bring Lynx basketball to more fans across Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin for free," said Doug Wieder, president and general manager of KARE 11, in a press release. "Local sports are part of who we are, and we're excited to help the Lynx broaden their reach and deepen their connection with fans throughout the region."
The Lynx are 6-0 after a clutch road win over the Phoenix Mercury on Friday night — a game they won without their best player, league MVP candidate Napheesa Collier. There's hope that Collier, who didn't play due to knee soreness, will be able to return for Sunday's game in San Francisco.
It's the first time the Lynx have started 6-0 since 2017, the year they won their most recent of four WNBA titles. They're looking to win another one this year after losing in controversial fashion to the New York Liberty in the decisive Game 5 of last year's finals.
This story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
