Where to watch Los Angeles Sparks vs. Washington Mystics? TV schedule, online streams and more
Anything one of them can do, the other can do too. The Washington Mystics and the Los Angeles Sparks will both be looking to end their poor runs of form when they clash in the U.S. capital on Friday.
In a remarkable coincidence, the Mystics and Sparks have mirrored each other in the WNBA this season, with both sitting at the bottom of their respective conference standings with 6-22 records.
When and where is LA Sparks vs. Washington Mystics?
The game is being held at Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., and is scheduled to tip-off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Aug. 23.
Where to watch LA Sparks vs. Washington Mystics?
For viewers in the U.S., the game between the Sparks and Mystics will be broadcast live by ION. The coverage will begin an hour before tip-off, providing fans with detailed pregame analysis, live commentary and postgame wrap-ups.
LA Sparks vs. Washington Mystics streaming details
The game between the Eastern and Western Conference teams will also be streamed live on the official Fubo app, as well as on Paramount+ and Prime Video. Additionally, viewers can access the game through WNBA League Pass, which is available for $12.99 per month or $34.99 annually.
LA Sparks vs. Washington Mystics: Preview
Coach Eric Thibault’s team was applauded for its excellent basketball over the last couple of seasons, but it's hardly worked wonders this year. The Mystics are currently in 10th place with five straight losses and left pondering why things aren't working out.
Washington's last win was against Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever on July 10. The team's last home victory came even earlier, on June 24 against the Dallas Wings. Something has to change quickly if they have any chance of achieving success this season, as they are already losing ground.
Meanwhile, the Curt Miller-coached Sparks have also hit somewhat of a pothole after a promising start and are in dire need of a rescue remedy. They have lost five consecutive games since their victory over the Dallas Wings on July 14, seeing them freefall down the league into 10th.
No doubt, an endless list of injuries has been a huge factor in their poor run. A key issue in recent weeks has been the Sparks failure to defend their lead. They had numerous chances to claim wins. The loss to the Chicago Sky is a prime example. If their luck changes on Friday, they could potentially move up to ninth place while the Mystics drop to 10th.