How to watch Unrivaled: Live stream the 3-on-3 basketball league anywhere
The inaugural season of the new basketball league from Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier is underway, and we'll show you how to watch Unrivaled.
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The inaugural season of Unrivaled, the new women's 3-on-3 basketball league, is underway. We've compiled everything you need to know about the league, including where to watch Unrivaled, team rosters, and channel and live streaming info.
Co-founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, Unrivaled brings together some of the best WNBA players to train and play 3-on-3 basketball in their offseason. The league is based out of Miami, FL, and all games will be held there during the first two-month-long season. Sabrina Ionescu, Brittney Griner, Jewell Loyd, Angel Reese, DiJonai Carrington, and Arike Ogunbowale are just some of the stars signed to the league this season. A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark are two notable names not taking part in the inaugural season, although Clark shared that she "didn't rule out doing it in the future" in her Time profile for Athlete of the Year.
3-on-3 works a little bit differently than the standard 5-on-5 games found in the WNBA and NBA. While often played on half-courts, Unrivaled will operate on a smaller, bespoke full-court. Each game is made up of three seven-minute quarters and a special fourth quarter that will end once one team gets to a certain number of points (11 points more than the winning team has after the third quarter). This format means that games — which are scheduled one hour apart — won't go into overtime.
All games will be nationally broadcast, so fans don't need to worry about missing out on any action. We've outlined some of the best watch options below, focusing on live streaming services since the games air on networks typically only found in cable packages. We've also highlighted how to tune into games internationally, including a free streaming option.
What channel is Unrivaled on?
All Unrivaled games will air on TNT and truTV in the US. Most games will air on Friday and Monday nights, and Saturday afternoons or evenings. During the midseason 1-on-1 tournament, there will also be Tuesday games. The inaugural season will run from January 17 to March 17, 2025. The Semifinals will take place on March 16, and the Finals will occur on March 17.
How to watch Unrivaled in the US
If you're a cord-cutter looking for a way to watch without cable, there are a few live streaming options that can help you out, including Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, and Max. Sling TV's Blue plan carries TNT, truTV, and 40+ other live channels for $46/month. Right now, new users can get half off their first month, making it just $23 up front.
DirecTV Stream also offers access to all games. The service just dropped a new package called MySports, which carries sports-centric channels (including TNT and truTV) for cheaper than other DirecTV Stream plans. Subscriptions cost $70/month and unlock 25+ key sports networks, including the ESPN family of channels. All DirecTV Stream plans come with a five-day free trial.
Max isn't just for HBO shows anymore. The service will also live stream all Unrivaled games from TNT and truTV. The sports streaming option is available through the app's B/R Sports Add-on, which is included with ad-free versions of Max (which start at $17/month). Until March 30, the add-on will also be available with the ad-supported version, which costs $10/month.
How to watch Unrivaled everywhere else
Canada offers Unrivaled through TSN+. Subscriptions start at $8/month, but users can also subscribe annually. For viewers outside the US and Canada, all games are available to live stream through the Unrivaled YouTube page. This means that Unrivaled fans can tune in from the UK, Australia, South America, or anywhere else they might be. This is a completely free streaming option, and you just might need to log in to your YouTube account to watch.
How to watch Unrivaled from anywhere
If you're away from the location of your streaming service, you can still keep up with your watch options (including the free YouTube streams) with the help of a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs enable you to change your device's virtual location so that you can access apps from almost anywhere in the world. They're especially popular among those hoping to boost their cybersecurity and keep up with their usual websites while traveling abroad.
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Unrivaled team rosters
Each of the six Unrivaled teams has six players, although a few relief players were signed throughout the season. Kelsey Plum was initially signed to the Laces but announced her decision not to participate in November 2024. Cameron Brink, who was injured during the 2024 WNBA season, won't begin playing on the Lunar Owls until the 2026 Unrivaled season. Paige Bueckers, who is finishing up her final season at UConn, will join Unrivaled in the 2026 season.
Laces
- Jackie Young, Tiffany Hayes, Kayla McBride, Alyssa Thomas, Kate Martin, and Stefanie Dolson
- Head Coach: Andrew Wade
Lunar Owls
- Napheesa Collier, Courtney Williams, Skylar Diggins-Smith, Allisha Gray, Shakira Austin, Cameron Brink
- Head Coach: DJ Sackmann
Mist
- Breanna Stewart, DiJonai Carrington, Courtney Vandersloot, Jewell Loyd, Aaliyah Edwards, Rickea Jackson
- Head Coach: Phil Handy
Phantom
- Satou Sabally, Marina Mabrey, Brittney Griner, Natasha Cloud, Katie Lou Samuelson, Sabrina Ionescu
- Head Coach: Adam Harrington
Rose
- Angel Reese, Chelsea Gray, Brittney Sykes, Kahleah Copper, Azurá Stevens, Lexie Hull
- Head Coach: Nola Henry
Vinyl
- Arike Ogunbowale, Rae Burrell, Rhyne Howard, Aliyah Boston, Jordin Canada, Dearica Hamby
- Head Coach: Teresa Weatherspoon
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