Indiana Fever 2026 Schedule: Dates, Times, and Key Matchups
The WNBA’s 30th season is almost here—and once again, all eyes are on the Indiana Fever.
In 2026 viewers will be locked in for the return of star guard Caitlin Clark, who only competed in 13 games last season. The Fever kept their core intact and added several key pieces during a condensed free agency period, making them one of the favorites to capture a championship.
we've been working.
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) March 23, 2026
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The Fever will play three preseason games, as follows:
Saturday, April 25 @ New York Liberty 3:00 PM ET (ION)
Thursday, April 30 vs Dallas Wings 7:00 PM (ION)
Saturday, May 2 vs Nigeria 7:00 PM (WNBA League Pass)
All 44 of Indiana's regular season games will air nationally across nine different networks. The full schedule is below:
Full 2026 Indiana Fever Regular Season Schedule
Date/Time (ET) | Opponent |
|---|---|
Saturday, May 9 | Dallas Wings |
Wednesday, May 13 | @ Los Angeles Sparks |
Friday, May 15 | Washington Mystics |
Sunday, May 17 | Seattle Storm |
Wednesday, May 20 | Portland Fire |
Friday, May 22 | Golden State Valkyries |
Thursday, May 28 | @ Golden State Valkyries |
Saturday, May 30 | @ Portland Fire |
Thursday, June 4 | Atlanta Dream |
Saturday, June 6 | @ New York Liberty |
Monday, June 8 | @ Washington Mystics |
Thursday, June 11 | Chicago Sky |
Saturday, June 13 | @ Connecticut Sun |
Tuesday, June 16 | Toronto Tempo |
Thursday, June 18 | Atlanta Dream |
Saturday, June 20 | @ Atlanta Dream |
Monday, June 22 | Phoenix Mercury |
Wednesday, June 24 | Phoenix Mercury |
Saturday, June 27 | Los Angeles Sparks |
Sunday, July 5 | @ Las Vegas Aces |
Wednesday, July 8 | @ Los Angeles Sparks |
Thursday, July 9 | @ Phoenix Mercury |
Sunday, July 12 | @ Las Vegas Aces |
Wednesday, July 15 | Golden State Valkyries |
Friday, July 17 | Seattle Storm |
Saturday, July 18 | New York Liberty |
Wednesday, July 22 | Connecticut Sun |
Tuesday, July 28 | @ Seattle Storm |
Friday, July 31 | @ Portland Fire |
Sunday, August 2 | @ Minnesota Lynx |
Thursday, August 6 | Las Vegas Aces |
Saturday, August 8 | @ Chicago Sky |
Tuesday, August 11 | New York Liberty |
Friday, August 14 | Dallas Wings |
Sunday, August 16 | @ Atlanta Dream |
Tuesday, August 18 | @ Toronto Tempo |
Thursday, August 20 | @ Dallas Wings |
Saturday, August 22 | @ New York Liberty |
Sunday, August 23 | @ Chicago Sky |
Friday, August 28 | Connecticut Sun |
Friday, Sept. 18 | @ Toronto Tempo |
Sunday, Sept. 20 | Washington Mystics |
Tuesday, Sept. 22 | Minnesota Lynx |
Thursday, Sept. 24 | @ Minnesota Lynx |
Key Matchups for the Indiana Fever
Being in the spotlight doesn't come as anything new for the Fever. After all, they are currently the WNBA's most popular franchise, which is backed up by the team once again pacing the league in national TV placement.
Still, some games stand out on the schedule.
Saturday, May 9 vs Dallas Wings
The Fever will begin their 2026 season with a bang. Their matchup against the Dallas Wings will feature an opponent with the last two No. 1 overall picks, Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd. Another bonus, it will be a showdown between two young, proven phenoms in Bueckers and Clark. The Wings have completely revamped their roster since last season, which should also ensure audiences that this game will provide a dynamic opening salvo.
Thursday, June 4 vs Atlanta Dream
This game will be very interesting to say the least. Angel Reese is now a member of the Atlanta Dream and just because she's no longer with the Chicago Sky, doesn't mean there should be any reason to believe that meetings with Clark carry any less meaning. Whenever Reese comes to Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the game carries a little extra spark. The Dream and Fever are slated to meet up a total of four times this season.
Atlanta will surely be looking to avenge last season's playoff elimination, which was at the hands of the Fever.
Sunday, July 5 at Las Vegas Aces
The Fever will get to test themselves against the defending champs. The Aces, much like the Fever, were able to retain their core in free agency. Their July 5 meeting will mark the first time each team will meet since their epic semifinal round in last year's post season. Now, the Aces will face a fully healthy Fever lineup, which will look much different than the battered team they faced during most of their meetings last season.
Another intriguing component of this matchup is guard Chennedy Carter, who the Aces added this offseason. One can't help but recall that she has some drama-filled history with Clark and the Fever that stemmed from her time with the Sky. This will mark the first time they'll have faced each other since Clark's rookie season.
Plenty more dates on the schedule jump out. Their first-ever matchups with the league's newest franchises, the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire, will certainly add excitement to the mix.
Given the continuing growth of talent in the WNBA, this season will provide plenty of competition for the Fever's strong foundation, who have their sights set on the franchise's first title since 2012.
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Lindsay Burke covers women’s basketball for Indiana Fever On SI and Women’s Fastbreak On SI. She graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne with a Bachelor's Degree in journalism and a minor in media production. Early in her career she covered ECHL hockey, the NFL and college football and has since expanded her expertise to the WNBA and the Fever franchise.
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