​Despite suffering a defeat to the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday, the Indiana Fever still sit tied with the Atlanta Dream for first place in the WNBA Eastern Conference. Caitlin Clark returned to the court after sporadically missing recent games with a back injury, finishing with 13 points while her minutes were limited. The Fever will be back in action on Friday, hosting the Seattle Storm, with the game available on ION and the WNBA League Pass. Here’s what you need to know about watching Friday night’s matchup between the Indiana Fever and Seattle Storm, plus how to watch the rest of the Fever’s season.
Watch ION and more: DirecTV Stream | ION free via Tubi | Tubi
ION is accessible on streaming platforms such as DirecTV and YouTube TV, and can also be found on free services like Tubi. Friday’s game will also stream on the WNBA League Pass. You can watch ION, NBC, ABC, CBS, ESPN, and NBA TV on YouTube TV, which offers a robust lineup for the 2026 WNBA season. YouTube TV has announced plans to provide complimentary access to ESPN Unlimited, though that integration has been delayed for now. You can still get a solid deal on YouTube TV right now: $67.99 per month for the first five months, then $82.99 per month afterward. Note that YouTube TV streams can have a slight delay, which may affect keeping pace with a live game down to the exact second.
ION, NBC, ABC, CBS, ESPN, and NBA TV with YouTube TV
YouTube TV provides access to nearly every channel needed for the 2026 WNBA season, including ION, NBC, ABC, CBS, ESPN, and NBA TV. While ESPN Unlimited integration is delayed, YouTube TV remains a strong option for game coverage. The current YouTube TV pricing is $67.99/month for five months, followed by $82.99/month. Live streams on YouTube TV can experience a slight delay, which is worth noting for viewers aiming to watch in real time.
DirecTV
DirecTV’s Choice tier (currently $104.98/month after fees for the first three months) includes access to many essential channels for watching sports throughout the year, especially the WNBA: ION, NBC, ABC, CBS, ESPN, and NBA TV, plus a wide range of local RSNs. DirecTV’s package also includes free ESPN Unlimited, which provides access to every ESPN channel—an excellent value for ongoing sports coverage. A free trial is available on any tier, allowing you to trial the service with minimal risk. After the introductory period and the new-subscriber month on the Choice tier, the monthly price typically rises to about $115/month (after fees). If you’re curious about switching to a live TV streaming service but aren’t ready to commit, starting with DirecTV is a solid option.
ION via free streaming and League Pass
ION is available via Tubi for free, enabling access to select games at no cost. For the 2026 season, WNBA games will be broadcast across a broad array of channels and streaming platforms, including ABC, ESPN (and ESPN2/ESPN+), CBS, NBC (and NBCSN), ION, and USA Network, among others, with additional streaming options through NBA League Pass.
Friday, July 17 — Fever vs. Storm
Date: Friday, July 17
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Channel: ION
Streaming options: DirecTV, YouTube TV, Tubi, NBA League Pass, and more
The Fever vs. Storm game will air on ION, which can be accessed via DirecTV, YouTube TV, and Tubi, with additional streaming through the WNBA League Pass. If you’re planning to watch other Fever games this season, these platforms provide multiple ways to catch the action, depending on your preferred streaming service and channel lineup.