What time does Liberty vs. Aces start? TV schedule, live streams for 2023 WNBA Commissioner's Cup game

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The Liberty and Aces have proved they truly are the super-est of teams this season, coming out of the Commissioner's Cup rankings on top of their conferences.

Now, it's time to crown the ultimate superteam.

The Commissioner's Cup championship game will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT) in Las Vegas at Michelob ULTRA Arena.

This year, A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young and Kelsey Plum have their hands full if they want to defend their crown. The Liberty are stacked, and the foursome of Breanna Stewart, Courtney Vandersloot, Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones is going to bring the heat from coast to coast.

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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.

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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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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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

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Sara Tidwell is an editorial intern with The Sporting News.