Caitlin Clark makes her long-awaited WNBA regular-season return today as the Indiana Fever open their 2026 campaign with a high-profile clash against Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd, and the Dallas Wings from Indianapolis’ Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
With the former Hawkeye back to full health prior to her third professional season, Indiana will look to showcase its offensive firepower this year en route ot possibly securing its first WNBA championship since 2012.
On the other side of the court, the Dallas Wings enter the 2026 season with sky-high potential after assembling a youthful core duo through back-to-back No. 1 overall picks in Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd.
Interestingly, this game features the WNBA’s No. 1 overall draft picks from each of the past four seasons, with Aliyah Boston (2023) and Caitlin Clark (2024) on the Fever, and the previously mentioned Bueckers (2025) and Fudd (2026) on the Wings.
As Indiana tips off what could be a memorable season for the franchise, follow along for live scoring updates and highlights of today’s action between the Fever and Wings:
3:01 3rd QTR: Indiana 71, Dallas 69
Timeout Indiana.
Caitlin Clark walked back to the locker room, where she had some quick adjustments to her locker back at the trainers’ table.
4:48 3rd QTR: Indiana 67, Dallas 67
Dallas timeout.
After Caitlin Clark opened the third quarter with two 3-pointers, the Fever have roared back to tie the game and force a Wings timeout.
The former Hawkeye now has 16 points on 5-for-9 shooting, 2-for-5 from 3-point range, and 4-for-4 at the stripe, to go along with four rebounds and four assists. She has scored or assisted on 12 of the Fever’s 16 points this quarter.
Halftime: Dallas 60, Indiana 51
At halftime, Indiana trails Dallas by nine points as both teams are shooting at a relatively high rate through the opening two quarters.
Dallas enters the break on a 13-3 scoring run, which is a concern for Indiana defensively.
Overall, Indiana has shot 18-for-32 from the floor, including 4-for-8 from 3-point range and 11-for-12 at the free-throw line. Offensively, Mitchell leads the way with 15 points on 6-for-7 shooting, followed by Aliyah Boston’s 12 on 4-for-6 from the floor.
Caitlin Clark enters halftime with a relatively tame eight points on 2-for-6 shooting and 4-for-4 at the charity stripe, to go along with three assists and three rebounds in 14 minutes of action.
4:35 2nd QTR: Indiana 40, Dallas 40
The challenge is unsuccessful.
Dallas has now lost a timeout and will be without a coach’s challenge for the remainder of the game.
4:35 2nd QTR: Indiana 40, Dallas 40
Dallas Timeout for a coach’s challenge.
Dallas has elected to challenge a foul call on Alysha Clark, which was called as an offensive foul on the floor.
5:33 2nd QTR: Indiana 37, Dallas 37
Timeout Indiana.
Continuing from an entertaining first quarter, the Fever have shot a bit more accurately to start the second frame.
However, Dallas has made a few shots recently, forcing Stephanie White to call a timeout.
End of 1st QTR: Dallas 27, Indiana 25
At the end of the first quarter, Indiana trails Dallas by two points after a highly entertaining 10 minutes of play.
Leading the Fever offensively is Kelsey Mitchell, with 10 points on 5-for-6 shooting. Clark has six points on 1-for-4 shooting and 4-for-4 from the free-throw line, to go along with one assist and one rebound.
3:58 1st QTR: Dallas 17, Indiana 16
Media Timeout.
Lots of action to start this game on both ends, but the presence of Clark has clearly been recognized, as she has four points on 1-for-3 shooting and one assist so far.
Indiana Fever Starting Five
Indiana Fever Injury Update
After warmups, the Indiana Fever have ruled forward Monique Billings out for today’s game as a final adjustment to their injury report. Myisha Hines-Allen will serve as the starter in place of the former UCLA Bruin.
What channel is the Indiana Fever vs. Dallas Wings game on today? Time, TV schedule
Watch Indiana Fever vs. Dallas Wings
Today’s game between the Fever and Wings will be broadcast on ABC, with play-by-play announcer Ryan Ruocco and analyst Rebecca Lobo providing the call, alongside reporter Holly Rowe.
Where to stream Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever vs. Dallas Wings
Stream: Fans can watch Fever vs. Wings on Fubo, which offers a free trial to first-time customers.
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