Weigel Broadcasting Co.’s broadcast station serving Chicago has unveiled its local broadcast schedule for the local Women’s National Basketball Association franchise. Coverage on “The U” begins with the season opener on May 9.

That’s when the Chicago Sky take on the Portland Fire, with coverage beginning on WCIU-26 in Chicago at 8pm Central.

WCIU will broadcast 24 Chicago Sky games as part of its agreement with the WNBA franchise, including the Sky’s home opener Wednesday, May 20 at 8pm Central versus the Dallas Wings.

“We are proud to extend our local broadcast partnership with WCIU to offer Chicago Sky fans exceptional local viewing access to twenty-four games,” said Chicago Sky President/CEO Adam Fox. “WCIU continues to be a fantastic partner by providing an accessible way for Sky fans to view games, amplifying Sky player storytelling, and building community through exciting activations.”

Weigel Sr. VP Steven Farber added, “The U is thrilled to continue its longstanding commitment to local sports in Chicago. Through our extensive reach across the Chicagoland area—via over-the-air, cable, satellite, and streaming platforms—fans will have more ways than ever to support the Chicago Sky.”

Here is the schedule of Sky games on “The U,” WCIU-26 in Chicago:

DATE
TIME (CT)
OPPONENT

Saturday, May 9
8:00 PM
@ Portland Fire

Wednesday, May 13
9:00 PM
@ Golden State Valkyries

Sunday, May 17
6:00 PM
@ Minnesota Lynx

Wednesday, May 20
8:00 PM
vs. Dallas Wings

Wednesday, May 27
7:00 PM
vs. Toronto Tempo

Tuesday, June 2
6:30 PM
@ Washington Mystics

Sunday, June 7
2:00 PM
@ Toronto Tempo

Wednesday, June 17
7:00 PM
vs. New York Liberty

Monday, June 22
6:00 PM
@ Connecticut Sun

Wednesday, June 24
7:00 PM
vs. Portland Fire

Tuesday, July 7
9:00 PM
@ Phoenix Mercury

Wednesday, July 15
11:00 AM
vs. Seattle Storm

Wednesday, July 22
6:00 PM
@ New York Liberty

Monday, August 3
8:00 PM
vs. Phoenix Mercury

Wednesday, August 5
8:00 PM
vs. Los Angeles Sparks

Monday, August 10
9:00 PM
@ Seattle Storm

Wednesday, August 12
9:00 PM
@ Golden State Valkyries

Sunday, August 16
4:00 PM
@ Seattle Storm

Tuesday, August 25
6:00 PM
@ Connecticut Sun

Thursday, September 17
7:00 PM
vs. Washington Mystics

Tuesday, September 22
7:00 PM
vs. Toronto Tempo

Thursday, September 24
6:30 PM
@ Washington Mystics