WNBA Preseason Begins: Former and Future Gamecocks Hit the Court — Here’s How to Watch
The WNBA preseason tips off this Friday night, and there’s plenty for South Carolina Gamecocks fans to keep an eye on — including a glimpse of a future star in action.
To kick things off, the WNBA League Pass is offering a free preview during the preseason, giving fans access to every game, including several matchups featuring former Gamecocks standouts and incoming freshman Ayla McDowell.
Ayla McDowell, who will join the Gamecocks this fall, is suiting up for the Brazilian national team in a series of games against WNBA squads — a rare opportunity for any incoming college player. While McDowell has already made waves on the spring all-star circuit, going up against professionals will present a unique challenge and invaluable experience.
Here’s the Gamecock-packed schedule to mark on your calendar (all times Eastern):
Friday, May 2
- 7:00 PM – Dallas vs. Las Vegas (at Notre Dame) – Ion/League Pass
(Tyasha Harris, Mikiah Herbert Harrigan, Tiffany Mitchell, A’ja Wilson) - 9:00 PM – Brazil vs. Chicago (at LSU) – Ion/League Pass
(Ayla McDowell, Kamilla Cardoso)
Saturday, May 3
- 1:00 PM – Washington at Indiana – NBA TV/League Pass
(Aliyah Boston, Bree Hall)
Sunday, May 4
- 4:00 PM – Brazil vs. Indiana (at Iowa) – ESPN
(Ayla McDowell, Aliyah Boston, Bree Hall) - 6:00 PM – Connecticut at Seattle – League Pass
(Zia Cooke)
Tuesday, May 6
- 7:00 PM – Minnesota at Chicago – League Pass
(Kamilla Cardoso) - 10:00 PM – Los Angeles at Golden State – League Pass
(Sania Feagin, Laeticia Amihere) - 10:00 PM – Phoenix at Las Vegas – League Pass
(Tiffany Mitchell, A’ja Wilson)
Wednesday, May 7
- 11:30 AM – Atlanta at Washington
(Allisha Gray, Te-Hina Paopao)
Saturday, May 10
- 3:00 PM – Indiana at Atlanta – League Pass
(Aliyah Boston, Bree Hall, Allisha Gray, Te-Hina Paopao) - 8:00 PM – Toyota Antelopes at Dallas – League Pass
(Tyasha Harris, Mikiah Herbert Harrigan) - 8:00 PM – Chicago at Minnesota – League Pass
(Kamilla Cardoso)
Sunday, May 11
- 6:00 PM – Golden State at Phoenix – League Pass
(Laeticia Amihere)
From WNBA champions like A’ja Wilson to rising stars like Kamilla Cardoso, and even fresh faces like McDowell, the preseason is filled with Gamecock pride — and fans can stream it all for free.
