**Where to watch Golden State Valkyries vs Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA regular season: CNBC, USA Network and KPIX+ coverage**
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Golden State Valkyries visit the Phoenix Mercury in WNBA regular-season action on 30 July 2026, with UK tip-off listed at 03:00. The matchup is being shown in the United States on CNBC and USA Network, while viewers in the Bay Area can also follow the game on KPIX+. [7][10]
The main television crew on the CNBC/USA Network broadcast features Carlan Gay on commentary, with Lea B. Olsen as co-commentator and Edona Thaqi reporting from courtside. On KPIX+, Jordan Kent is listed as the main commentator alongside Morgan Ragan. [7]
This is an important Western Conference fixture at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, with current listings placing the Valkyries at 19-8 and the Mercury at 10-18 before tip-off. The game appears on major live-score and matchup listings as a Wednesday night contest in Phoenix, confirming the venue and scheduled start time. [1][4][10]
Carlan Gay has become one of the more familiar voices around women’s basketball coverage, bringing play-by-play experience and a polished broadcast style to national WNBA telecasts. Lea B. Olsen has built her reputation as a basketball analyst and former player, giving her commentary a strong tactical and on-court perspective. Edona Thaqi has also worked as a reporter in live sports environments, where sideline updates and injury or momentum checks are a key part of the presentation. [7]
On the local feed, Jordan Kent is a well-known broadcaster with a broad background in sports television and radio, and his work has included play-by-play across multiple levels of basketball and other sports. Morgan Ragan is recognised for her analyst work in Northern California sports coverage, and her presence gives the KPIX+ coverage a distinctly regional voice. [7]
For UK and international viewers, the key point is that this game is listed on U.S. television rather than a British linear channel, so the most direct official options in the information provided are the American broadcaster and the local KPIX+ feed. If you are following from Britain, the practical route is to check whether the listed U.S. rights-holder is available through your TV provider or streaming package. [7][10]
The Valkyries-Mercury meeting also carries added interest because Golden State have already shown strong form this season, while Phoenix are still trying to improve their Western Conference record. That contrast makes the broadcast team’s insight especially useful, particularly in a game where momentum and matchups could shape the outcome early. [1][9]
For more background on the competition itself, see the official WNBA site at WNBA.
Article generated: 30 July 2026, 03:00 GMT