The Dallas Wings are set to play the Indiana Fever in the 2026 season opener, featuring the last four No. 1 overall picks in the WNBA Draft.
Caitlin Clark, the Fever’s point guard and the first overall pick in 2024, is healthy after recovering from an injury that kept her sidelined for most of last season. The Fever also made headlines by securing a historic contract extension for Aaliyah Boston, the 2023 No. 1 pick, and re-signing Sophie Cunningham for another year.
This season marks the second for Paige Bueckers, the reigning Rookie of the Year, who plays for the Dallas Wings alongside her partner, Aj Fuad, the recent 2026 No. 1 overall draft pick and a former teammate at UW.
Match Details:
- Date: May 9th Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Broadcast: ABC
- Streaming: Available on DIRECTV (offer for a free trial)
Last season, the two players faced off just once due to Clark’s injury, where she recorded 14 points and 13 assists in a 102-83 win for Indiana. Bueckers, on the other hand, led all scorers with 21 points in that game.
Bueckers shared her thoughts before the game, stating, “Kaitlyn and I have been in competition for quite some time. I believe that the best way to honor that is through competition and pushing each other to be better. I feel we do that well.”
In a recent preseason match on April 30, the Wings beat the Fever 95-80, but the main players from both sides didn’t participate in the last quarter.
Wings vs. Fever Game Information
The highly anticipated season opener between the Wings and Fever kicks off today, May 9th, at 1:00 PM ET.
Watching Wings vs Fever for Free
No cable? You can catch the game through various live TV streaming services. DIRECTV offers a 5-day free trial that includes ABC and covers most channels you’d need for WNBA viewing. After the trial, the monthly cost starts at around $44.99.
Another option is fubo, where live TV plans also begin around $44.99 and come with a 5-day free trial.
Important Dates in the 2026 WNBA Season
- May 8th: Regular season starts
- June 1st to 17th: Commissioner’s Cup tournament
- June 30th: Commissioner’s Cup championship
- July 23rd to 27th: All-star break
- July 25th: All-star game
- August 2nd: Trading deadline
- August 31st – September 16th: FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup break
- September 24th: Regular season concludes
- September 27th: Playoffs commence
