Does Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever play tonight? Details on Friday’s game vs Mystics originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Yes, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are back in action Friday night as they host the Washington Mystics at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET, and the game will air nationally on ION.
The Fever return home looking to build momentum after earning their first win of the 2026 season earlier this week against the Los Angeles Sparks. Indiana improved to 1-1 after a much stronger defensive performance on the road.
Clark led the way in that victory with 24 points and nine assists, while Kelsey Mitchell added 23 points. Sophie Cunningham also delivered one of her best early performances with 12 points and seven rebounds.
How to watch Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever tonight
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Matchup: Washington Mystics at Indiana Fever
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Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
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Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
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TV Channel: ION
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Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
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Streaming: WNBA League Pass, Tubi, YouTube TV, DirecTV
Indiana is expected to start Clark, Mitchell, Cunningham, Monique Billings, and Aliyah Boston.
Washington enters the game at 1-1 as well, led by rising young stars Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen. Citron is averaging 21.5 points per game through two contests, while Iriafen has been dominant on the boards early this season.
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Fever hoping to continue defensive improvement
One of the biggest storylines entering Friday’s game is whether Indiana can carry over the defensive intensity it showed against Los Angeles. After allowing 107 points in the season opener against the Dallas Wings, the Fever tightened things up considerably in their second game. Veteran additions and improved lineup balance already appear to be helping Indiana settle into a more complete identity around Clark and Boston.
Friday’s matchup also begins a four-game homestand for the Fever, making it an important early stretch for a team with growing expectations entering the 2026 season. They will host the Storm, Fire and Valkyries all within a week, and then play on the road at Golden State and Portland to finish the month of May.
Washington heads to Dallas for a game on Monday for their second of four straight road games.
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