The four most recent first overall picks in the WNBA draft will share the court when the Dallas Wings open their 2026 season against the Indiana Fever.
After missing the bulk of last season with injuries Fever point guard and 2024 first overall pick Caitlin Clark is healthy and back in Indiana’s starting lineup. The Fever further bolstered their starting lineup by signing 2023 first overall pick Aaliyah Boston to a historic contract extension and brought back Sophie Cunningham on a one-year deal.
Reigning rookie of the year Paige Bueckers will start her second season with the Dallas Wings today alongside the most recent first overall draft pick (and Bueckers’ UConn teammate and girlfriend) Azzi Fudd.
Wings vs. Fever: what to know
- When: May 9, 1 p.m. ET
- Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Indianapolis, Indiana)
- Channel: ABC
- Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free)
Bueckers and Clark only met once last season due to Clark’s injuries. Clark had 14 points and 13 assists in a 102-83 Indiana win, while Bueckers went for a game-high 21 points.
“Me and Caitlin have been competing against each other for a long time,” Bueckers said ahead of the matchup. “I think the greatest way to show respect is to compete and really bring the best out of each other, and I feel we do that when we’re competing against each other.”
Dallas beat Indiana 95-80 in an April 30 preseason tilt, but neither team’s starters played in the last 15 minutes of the game.
Wings vs. Fever start time
The Wings vs. Fever season-opener is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. ET today, May 9.
How to watch Wings vs. Fever for free
If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream the Wings vs. Fever game for free.
DIRECTV is our top pick for watching basketball live for free — its five-day free trial includes ABC (plus most channels you’ll need for the WNBA season). When the trial is over, you’ll pay as low as $44.99/month and gain access to over 90 live channels.
You can also tune in to today’s game with fubo’s Pro or Sports and News plans. Live TV plans from fubo start at $44.99 and also include a five-day free trial.
2026 WNBA season key dates
- May 8: Start of the regular season
- June 1-17: Commissioner’s Cup Tournament
- June 30: Commissioner’s Cup Championship game
- July 23-27: All-Star Break
- July 25: All-Star Game
- Aug. 2: Trade deadline
- Aug. 31-Sept. 16: FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup break
- Sept. 24: End of the regular season
- Sept. 27: Playoffs begin
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