Minnesota Lynx Will Air Final Regular Season Game on FOX 9+
The team will broadcast its game against the Connecticut Sun on September 20.
Updated on Sept. 18, 2026 in Basketball
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The Minnesota Lynx will broadcast their final regular season game against the Connecticut Sun on September 20 via FOX 9+. The move follows the recent cessation of operations for Victory+.
Why it matters
The change ensures fans retain access to the team's season finale following the closure of the Victory+ platform. This shift moves the game to a broadcast network that reaches nearly two million homes.
The Minnesota Lynx enter their season finale with a 31-9 record. The broadcast of the game on FOX 9+ will make the matchup available to approximately two million households.
The players
Minnesota Lynx
The Minnesota Lynx are a professional WNBA team based in Minneapolis that maintains a highly competitive 31-9 record this season.
Connecticut Sun
The Connecticut Sun are a professional WNBA team that will face the Lynx in the final game of the regular season.
FOX 9+
FOX 9+ is a local broadcast television station serving the Minneapolis area that reaches nearly two million homes.
Victory+
Victory+ is the digital streaming platform that previously carried team content before it recently ceased all operations.
New York Liberty
The New York Liberty are a WNBA franchise that is scheduled to play the Minnesota Lynx at the Target Center.
The details
After Victory+ ceased operations, the Lynx moved their final game to the free-to-air local station FOX 9+. Before the finale, the team will play the New York Liberty at the Target Center.
Timeline
September 18, 2026: The Lynx resume action against the New York Liberty.
September 20, 2026: The Lynx face the Connecticut Sun on FOX 9+.
Season Trajectory
This transition highlights the ongoing volatility in sports media distribution that follows a broader pattern of teams pivoting to broadcast television as regional sports network distribution models collapse. The move keeps the Lynx highly visible as they look to maintain their 31-9 record through the final stretch.
Fans can view the game for free on FOX 9+ instead of through the now-defunct streaming service. This broadcast change ensures that local audiences retain access to the team's final regular season matchup without needing a paid digital subscription.
The takeaway
The sudden closure of Victory+ highlights the importance of traditional broadcast channels as a reliable backup for local sports viewers. Fans should verify their local channel listings for FOX 9+ to ensure they can access the final game on September 20.
Further reading
For more on the current season, visit Minneapolis Basketball.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sports Video Group.
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