The Dallas Wings and Indiana Fever will meet in Thursday night’s anticipated 2026 WNBA preseason game. With superstars like Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers in action, the contest is likely going to be one of the most-watched preseason clashes. The story could remain the same once the season begins and they go head-to-head three times, including opening night.
The Fever are one of the championship contenders. They made a second consecutive playoff appearance in 2025 despite Clark missing majority of the season due to injuries. Meanwhile, Bueckers couldn’t lead the Wings to the playoffs in her rookie year. They finished in the lottery and drafted Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 pick.
Dallas has made key veteran signings and is expected to have a shot at making the postseason. The Wings and Fever could have one of the best rivalries brewing between their leaders.
Where to Watch Dallas Wings vs. Indiana Fever?
Ion will nationally televise the Wings-Fever game. Viewers outside the US can catch live action online via WNBA League Pass. The game will begin at 7:00 p.m. ET at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indiana.
The Fever enter this contest coming off a 109-91 win over the New York Liberty. The Wings are making their preseason debut. Indiana will be without Lexie Hull, Aliyah Boston, Ty Harris and Justine Pissott.
The Wings have listed Lindsay Allen as probable. Awak Kuier, Rayah Marshall, Arike Ogunbowale, JJ Quinerly, Jessica Shepard and Costanza Verona are ruled out.
Dallas Wings vs. Indiana Fever players to watch out for
The Wings-Fever matchup will see several prominent players in action. Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers lead the way as the marquee players to watch out for. Rookies Azzi Fudd and Raven Johnson will be the other two players fans will be anticipating to catch in action.
Indiana is the favorite to win, but preseason games are unpredictable and this contest could swing either way.
