Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will open the 2026 WNBA regular season by facing Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings on Saturday, May 9.
After missing 31 regular-season games and the team’s entire 2025 postseason run to the semifinals, Clark, a former Iowa women’s basketball star, is back to 100% for her third professional season.
Indiana returns its core group of players from last year while also bolstering its roster during the offseason, drafting players like Raven Johnson and signing Monique Billings and Tyasha Harris in free agency.
Here’s how to watch Clark and company in action, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:
When does Caitlin Clark play today? Time for Indiana Fever game vs. Dallas Wings
Tipoff is at 12 p.m. CT, and fans can watch it live on ABC. The game can be streamed on FUBO or with a Disney+ subscription. The game is being played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Stream Fever vs. Wings on Disney+
Bueckers and four-time WNBA All-Star Arike Ogunbawale lead the Wings, who drafted Azzi Fudd first overall in the 2026 draft. Dallas beat Indiana 95-80 in an April 30 preseason game. Neither team’s starters played in the last 15 minutes of the game.
When does Caitlin Clark play next? Indiana Fever schedule upcoming
Here are the Fever’s next five games after Saturday:
Indiana Fever roster 2026
The Fever made their final roster cuts on Wednesday, May 6, ahead of the regular season. Those cuts included Megan McConnell, Kayana Traylor and Jessica Timmons.
Here is Indiana’s opening‑night roster for the 2026 season, listed by jersey number.
Indiana has one development spot left, as it has already signed second-round pick Justine Pissott to a development player contract.
Players signed to development contracts are able to participate in all team practices and activities, including travel, and they can be activated for up to 12 games per season. Players can be elevated to the standard roster at any time, but they cannot be demoted to a development spot without first being waived.
Caitlin Clark 2026 WNBA MVP betting odds
Clark is currently second in WNBA MVP odds behind reigning MVP A’ja Wilson as of the morning of Friday, May 8.
Indiana Fever 2026 WNBA champion betting odds
The Fever have the third-best odds to win the 2026 WNBA championship, as of Friday morning.
Caitlin Clark stats
IndyStar Indiana Fever beat reporter Chloe Peterson contributed to this report.
Cooper Worth is a service/trending reporter for the Des Moines Register. Reach him at cworth@gannett.com or follow him on X @CooperAWorth.
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