The Indiana Fever (18-14) are tied for fifth in the WNBA playoff standings as they host the Dallas Wings (8-24) on August 12, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Indiana has added guard Odyssey Sims in the wake of season-ending injuries to two point guards and Caitlin Clark’s lingering groin injury.
Likely WNBA Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers leads Dallas, averaging 18.5 points, 5.3 assists and 1.8 steals per game. The Wings have lost five straight.
Start time for Indiana Fever play the Dallas Wings on Aug. 12?
7:30 p.m. ET Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Where to watch the Indiana Fever vs the Dallas Wings on August 12? What channel is Indiana Fever vs. Dallas Wings on August 12?
TV: ESPN, with Ryan Ruocco (play-by-play), Rebecca Lobo (analyst), Angel Gray (sideline)
Where to stream the Indiana Fever vs the Dallas Wings on August 12?
Stream: ESPN+; SiriusXM Channel 81
Watch Indiana Fever vs Dallas Wings on Fubo
How do I listen to Fever vs Wings on the radio?
Radio: 93.5 and 107.5 FM in Indianapolis, with John Nolan (play-by-play), Bria Goss (analysis)
Watch Fever insiders on YouTube
Chloe Peterson and Brian Haenchen will discuss the Fever at noon ET Tuesday, August 12. You can watch it here.
Is Caitlin Clark playing against the Dallas Wings?
Fever coach Stephanie White said August 11 that Caitlin Clark is slowly working her way back but has not fully participated in a practice. Clark has not played since suffering a right groin injury on July 15.
Caitlin Clark stats
In 13 games this season, Caitlin Clark averages 16.5 points, 8.8 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.6 steals, making 27.9% of her 3-pointers.
Fever sign Odyssey Sims to hardship contract
The Indiana Fever signed veteran Odyssey Sims to a hardship contract on Aug. 10 in the wake of injuries to Caitlin Clark, Aari McDonald and Sydney Colson. Sims played 12 games for the Los Angeles Sparks earlier this season, averaging 9.8 points and 3.5 rebounds.
Did the Indiana Fever win last night?
The Indiana Fever defeated the Chicago Sky 92-70 on Aug. 9 behind Kelsey Mitchell’s 26 points and 8 assists.
Are the Fever favored over the Wings?
via BetMGM
Favorite: Fever by 6.5 points
Over/under: 169.5 total points
Moneyline: Fever -275, Wings +220
ESPN’s matchup predictor gives the Fever a 69.0% chance of winning.
Fever vs Wings tickets for Aug. 12
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Fever vs. Wings results in 2025
The Fever have won all three matchups between these teams this season, by an average of 13.3 points. Indiana has owned the second quarters in each matchup, winning those by an average of 11.3 points. Mitchell has averaged 24.6 points and Bueckers 23.3 in those games.
Fever upcoming schedule
WNBA standings, playoff picture; will the Fever make the playoffs?
Through Aug. 10; eight teams make the playoffs
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This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indiana Fever vs Dallas Wings, start time, TV, schedule. Is Caitlin Clark playing?
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