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New York Liberty and Dallas Wings Game Postponed After 12-Hour Flight Delay

The team spent approximately 12 hours on the tarmac in New York before the postponement was announced. "It was definitely a weird wakeup," Fudd said.

Asude Karataş • 17 Temmuz 2026 03:30 • 3 dk okuma • 6 görüntülenme

The New York Liberty's scheduled road game against the Dallas Wings has been postponed to Monday following mechanical problems that stranded the team on a tarmac for roughly 12 hours. The contest, originally planned for Thursday at the College Park Center in Arlington, Texas, will now tip off at 7 p.m. CT on Monday.

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What Happened to the Liberty
Impact on Dallas and the Schedule

What Happened to the Liberty

The Liberty encountered mechanical difficulties with their charter aircraft on Wednesday, resulting in an extended delay that kept the team grounded in the New York area. Assistant coach Kristen Mann shared updates on social media indicating the squad spent nine hours aboard the plane without moving. Liberty rookie Pauline Astier posted on her Instagram story around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday that after 10 hours, the aircraft remained stationary on the tarmac.

The extended delay forced the Liberty to remain in New York on Thursday and reschedule their flight to Indiana for Friday ahead of a separate game against the Fever. The WNBA attributed the postponement specifically to the mechanical issues and resulting travel delays, distinguishing the delay from weather conditions that also affected the region.

Impact on Dallas and the Schedule

The Wings became aware of the Liberty's situation shortly before midnight Wednesday. Rather than the expected preparation for the Liberty matchup, Dallas converted their scheduled gameday shootaround into a regular practice session and shifted focus to an upcoming contest against the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday. Wings guard Azzi Fudd acknowledged the disruption but emphasized the team's ability to adapt. "It was definitely a weird wakeup," Fudd said. "But I think we did a great job pivoting."

The rescheduled Monday game means Dallas will now play back-to-back contests, hosting the Sparks on Sunday before facing the Liberty on Monday. The Wings will honor all tickets purchased for the original Thursday date for the rescheduled matchup. Dallas coach Jose Fernandez, in his first season after 25 years at the University of South Florida, noted the unexpected nature of such disruptions but emphasized the importance of controlling what teams can manage during unforeseen circumstances.

When will the Liberty vs. Wings game be played?+

The rescheduled game is set for Monday at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET) at the College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. Broadcast details were still being finalized at the time of announcement.

What caused the original postponement?+

Mechanical issues with the New York Liberty's charter flight resulted in the team being stranded on the tarmac for approximately 12 hours. The WNBA cited travel delays from these mechanical problems as the reason for postponement, not weather conditions.

Where were the Liberty stranded during the delay?+

The Liberty remained in the New York area on the tarmac. Thunderstorms swept across the greater New York City region on Wednesday, though mechanical issues with the charter aircraft were cited as the primary cause of the delay.

Are tickets from the original game valid for Monday's rescheduled matchup?+

Yes, the Dallas Wings announced they will honor all tickets purchased for the original Thursday game date when the contest is played on Monday.

How does this affect the Dallas Wings' schedule?+

The Wings will now play back-to-back games, hosting the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday before facing the rescheduled Liberty game on Monday. The team converted their Thursday gameday shootaround into a practice session and shifted preparation focus to the Sparks contest.

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