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New York Liberty hosts Golden State Valkyries in WNBA matchup tonight

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 2:26 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

New York Liberty hosts Golden State Valkyries in WNBA matchup tonight
Summary

The WNBA features two games on Thursday, August 27, including a matchup between the New York Liberty and Golden State Valkyries at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Liberty, currently holding the sixth seed with a record of 23-15, aim to strengthen their playoff position after winning seven of their last 10 games. The Valkyries enter at 27-11, sitting second in the standings, and are on the second night of a back-to-back after defeating the Connecticut Sun. In the other game, the Washington Mystics face the Phoenix Mercury, who have been eliminated from playoff contention.

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  • •Liberty vs. Valkyries takes place at 8:00 p.m. ET
  • •Liberty holds sixth seed; Valkyries are second in standings
  • •Valkyries completed back-to-back wins with previous game
  • •Mystics aim to sweep series against eliminated Mercury
  • •Mystics won their last game against Mercury 94-84
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  • 2:26 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA games on today: full TV schedule for Thursday, August 27
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The New York Liberty and Golden State Valkyries kick off Thursday’s WNBA schedule, with playoff seeding still in play.

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Connecticut SunGolden State ValkyriesMinnesota LynxNew York LibertyPhoenix MercuryWashington MysticsWNBABasketball

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