Caitlin Clark only played 13 games last season due to injury, but she’s back for her third WNBA campaign with redemption clearly top of mind. The Indiana Fever are absolutely the talk of the town right now. With the WNBA officially back, the spotlight’s glued to Indy, and after a sophomore season plagued by injuries, Clark is beyond ready to light it up.
The Fever’s Recharged Core Is Ready to Run the League
Think about this: even with Clark sidelined for most of her sophomore year, the Fever *still* pushed the eventual champion Aces to five games in the league semifinals. That’s pure grit! Now, heading into 2026, that core is back in action: Clark, Aliyah Boston, Sophie Cunningham, and Kelsey Mitchell are all ready to roll. The vibe is electric. Indiana looks like they could be a top franchise in the WNBA this season, no doubt. They’re kicking off their campaign at home against the Wings on Saturday, May 9, and then wrapping up the season battling Minnesota on Thursday, September 24. A full season for redemption is on, folks!
Emerald City Battles and a Mid-Season Surge That Screamed “We’re Here!”
The schedule started with some real tests. They dropped their opener 107-104 to the Wings and lost an overtime thriller 104-102 to the Mystics. But the Fever showed serious fight, quickly beating the Sparks 87-78 and dominating the Fire 90-73. Our very own Seattle Storm locked horns with the Fever twice. On May 17, the Fever won at home, 89-78. Then, on July 17, they squeezed out a tight 110-107 win against the Storm, followed by another victory right here in Seattle on July 28, 105-95. The real statement games, though? Taking down the eventual champion Aces twice in July, 84-68 and 109-75. Those wins screamed “We’re here!” They even fought their way through an overtime victory against the Sky, 114-106.
Grinding Through the Summer and What’s Next for the WNBA’s Hottest Team
It wasn’t all smooth sailing, of course. The Fever hit some speed bumps, like back-to-back losses to the Dream in late June, 108-101 and 113-96, and a tough 86-84 overtime loss to the Aces in August. Plus, the Fire and Valkyries also handed them some defeats. But those incredible July victories, especially against the Aces and a massive 123-88 blowout against the Sun, prove this squad can absolutely dominate. Clark’s leadership and that returning core mean this team has serious potential to shake things up. Their next scheduled game with broadcast details is Sunday, August 16, a 5 p.m. matchup at the Dream, which you can catch on ESPN, fubo, the ESPN app, and DIRECTV. After that, they head to Tempo on August 18. This season is a statement, and with Clark leading the charge, the Fever are making serious noise!
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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