The Lynx are headed back to Brooklyn on Sunday for the best-of-five series finale, following a stunning nail-biter Friday that saw the team defeat the New York Liberty in the final seconds.
Where to watch the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty on Sunday for Game 5 of the WNBA Finals
ESPN and KFAN-FM will air the game, but plenty of venues are hosting watch parties in town.
The Minnesota Star Tribune
October 20, 2024 at 11:19PM
The championship run marks the second time this year that a pro sports team from the North Star State will compete for a national title (the Minnesota Frost hockey team took home the inaugural Walter Cup in May).
It’s also the second time a Minnesota basketball franchise has made a playoff run this year. The Timberwolves made it to the NBA’s Western Conference Finals in the spring, falling to the Dallas Mavericks in five games.
Where to follow the game
The Lynx will play the Liberty at 7 p.m., at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. ESPN on TV and KFAN-FM on the radio will air the game.
Where to watch around the Twin Cities
Many bars and breweries around the metro will be showing the game, especially the downtown bars near the Target Center. Here are a few standouts.
A Bar of Their Own
As with all the games of the finals, Game 5 will be aired Sunday. All seating is first-come, first-served, and reservations are not taken.
2207 Franklin Av. E., Minneapolis, abaroftheirown.com
Black Hart of St. Paul
Vamos Los Lynx! Game 5 will be seen both inside and out on the patio (but bring a jacket).
1415 University Av. W., St. Paul, blackhartstp.com
The Corner Bar
Known for its Joey Wings, the Corner Bar will be going all out for the Lynx game, with the game on all the TVs and speakers. It’s not often a Minnesota sports team is this close to a championship, so might as well make the most of it, right?
1501 Washington Av. S., Minneapolis, thecorner.bar
Falling Knife Brewing Company
This brewery in northeast Minneapolis was the go-to non-Target Center place to watch the Timberwolves during this year’s playoff run, and they’ll be showing the Lynx game Sunday too.
783 Harding St NE #100, Minneapolis
James Ballentine Uptown VFW
The Uptown VFW will have the game on giant projector screens in its event space, plus at the TVs around its two bars.
2916 Lyndale Ave S., Minneapolis
The Loop
Get to this North Loop bar early to snag a table.
606 N Washington Ave #100, Minneapolis
The Park Tavern
Late-night happy hour starts an hour after the 7 p.m. tip, so hang around for the best deals.
3401 Louisiana Ave S, St. Louis Park
Riverview Theater
The retro south Minneapolis movie house will host a viewing of Game 5. Admission is free and doors open at 6:15 p.m. No outside food or beverage is permitted in the building.
3800 42nd Av. S., Minneapolis, riverviewtheater.com
Tom’s Watch Bar
Tom’s Watch Bar has held a watch party for all Lynx playoff games. During those events, the bar has had emcees, giveaways and prizes.
609 Hennepin Av., Minneapolis, tomswatchbar.com
Tender Lovin’ Chix
The new fried chicken spot just off Lyn-Lake has plenty of seating, big TVs and drink specials.
2700 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis
Wild Mind Ales
Wild Minds has been showing the whole series on its projector screen. Parking can be hard to find, but it’s an easy bike ride from Richfield or south Minneapolis.
6031 Pillsbury Ave, Minneapolis
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