THIS WEEK ACROSS USA SPORTS: TWO WNBA DOUBLEHEADERS IN FINAL DAYS OF REGULAR SEASON, PAC-12 FOOTBALL, AND NASCAR CUP SERIES CHASE CONTINUES AT KANSAS SPEEDWAY

USA Sports

September 23, 2026

STAMFORD, CONN. – Sept. 23, 2026 – USA Sports’ live coverage on USA Network continues this week with the close of the WNBA’s regular season, a Pac-12 football matchup featuring Texas State, and the NASCAR Cup Series Chase at Kansas Speedway. 

WNBA USA

USA Sports’ WNBA Push to the Playoffs coverage continues this week with back-to-back nights of doubleheaders on USA Network tonight and tomorrow as the WNBA regular season concludes. The second game of each doubleheader also simulcasts live on CNBC, ensuring fans won’t miss a minute of the action.

USA Sports’ WNBA playoffs coverage begins this Sunday, Sept. 27, with Game 1 of a first round matchup at 9 p.m. ET on USA Network. More details on USA Network’s playoffs coverage, including schedule and broadcasters, will be announced later this week. 

WNBA Push to the Playoffs on USA Network

Date  

Game  

Time (ET)  

Wed., Sept. 23

WNBA on USA Pregame Show presented by Ford

  • Elle Duncan (host)

  • Renee Montgomery (analyst)

  • Chamique Holdsclaw (analyst)

7:30 p.m.

Wed., Sept. 23

Atlanta Dream at New York Liberty

  • Kate Scott (pxp)

  • Sarah Kustok (analyst)

  • Paris Lawson (courtside reporter)

8 p.m.

Wed., Sept. 23

Dallas Wings at Seattle Storm 

  • Meghan McPeak (pxp)

  • Edona Thaqi (analyst)

10 p.m.

Thur., Sept. 24

WNBA on USA Pregame Show presented by Ford

  • Elle Duncan (host)

  • Renee Montgomery (analyst)

  • Chamique Holdsclaw (analyst)

7:30 p.m.

Thur., Sept. 24

Indiana Fever at Minnesota Lynx

  • Kate Scott (pxp)

  • Tamika Catchings (analyst)

  • Lea B. Olsen (analyst)

  • Paris Lawson (courtside reporter)

8 p.m.

Thur., Sept. 24

Las Vegas Aces at Phoenix Mercury 

  • Carlan Gay (pxp)

  • Amy Audibert (analyst)

  • Edona Thaqi (courtside reporter)

10 p.m.

Pac 12 USA

Texas State, who topped North Texas, 49-35, last week on USA Network, hosts Incarnate Word this Saturday at 6 p.m. ET on USA Network as Nate Gatter, Ryan Leaf and Lauren Green will call the game live from UFCU Stadium in San Marcos. 

Pac-12 Football on USA Sports this Weekend

Date Game Time (ET) 
Sat., Sept. 26

Incarnate Word at Texas State

  • Nate Gatter (pxp)
  • Ryan Leaf (analyst)
  • Lauren Green (sideline reporter)
6 p.m.
 

Pac-12 Football Halftime Show and Pac-12 Football Postgame Show

  • Lisa Kerney (host)
  • Darius Walker (analyst)
 

NASCAR x USA

The NASCAR Cup Series Chase continues this weekend from Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., with the Hollywood Casino 400 this Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on USA Network. Pre-race coverage on USA Network begins at 2:30 p.m. ET.

Hollywood Casino 400 on USA Network

Date Game Time (ET) 
Sun., Sept. 27

Pre-Race Show 

  • Marty Snider (host)
  • Jeff Burton (analyst)
  • Steve Letarte (analyst)
  • Kyle Petty (analyst)
2:30 p.m.
 

Enjoy Illinois 300

  • Leigh Diffey (pxp)
  • Jeff Burton (analyst)
  • Steve Letarte (analyst)
  • Dale Jarrett (pit box)
  • Marty Snider, Kim Coon, Trevor Bayne (pit reporter)
3 p.m.
 Post-Race ShowPost Race

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