​Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever aim to rebound from a setback as they prepare to host the Seattle Storm on Friday, July 17. Clark, back for the third game following a back injury, had a challenging night offensively in Indiana’s 88–75 defeat to the Golden State Valkyries on July 15, finishing with 13 points on 4-for-14 shooting, along with three rebounds and six assists. She left briefly in the second quarter due to a quad issue but returned for the second half.
The Fever sit at 14-10 and will close out a back-to-back at home this Friday and Saturday. Here’s everything you need to know to watch Indiana’s 25th regular-season game, including start time, television channel, and streaming options. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, and the game will be broadcast on ION. For streaming, fans can use the WNBA League Pass.
Seattle enters Friday with a 6-20 record and has dropped five of its last six contests. The Storm’s top scorer is guard Natisha Hiedeman, who averages 15.8 points, 4.3 assists, and 2.7 rebounds per game.
Indiana swept Seattle in their first meeting of the season on May 17, 89-78, with Clark delivering a standout performance: 21 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds. The Fever and Storm are set to meet again for their third and final regular-season clash on July 28.
Looking ahead at Indiana’s schedule, the Fever’s next five games after Friday are:
– July 22 vs. Connecticut Sun, 7 p.m. CT, USA Network, Local 5, WQAD
– July 28 at Seattle Storm, 8:30 p.m. CT, ESPN, Local 5, WQAD
– July 31 at Portland Fire, 9 p.m. CT, ION, Local 5, WQAD
(Additional schedule notes and team rosters are often updated; check local listings for any changes.)
Indiana Fever guard Raven Johnson is among the notable players on the roster, with Myisha Hines-Allen, Aliyah Boston, Sophie Cunningham, Lexie Hull, Damiris Dantas, Grace VanSlooten, Makayla Timpson, Caitlin Clark, Bree Hall, Monique Billings, and Tyasha Harris also listed on the team. The roster also includes Olivia Miles, who has been with the Minnesota Lynx in recent games.
As of mid-July, Clark sits among the top contenders in the 2026 WNBA MVP race, ranking behind leaders A’ja Wilson and Paige Bueckers, with Minnesota rookie Olivia Miles also in the mix. The exact standings can shift with each game, so fans should stay tuned for updates as the season progresses.
For sportsbook fans, betting markets reflect Clark’s continued impact on the league, with various sportsbooks listing odds related to her performance and the Fever’s championship chances. FanDuel, DraftKings, and BetMGM all provide current lines, which can fluctuate ahead of tipoff.
Cooper Worth, a service/trending reporter for the Des Moines Register, covers this story and can be reached at cworth@gannett.com or followed on X @CooperAWorth. This material originally appeared on Hawk Central under the headline highlighting how to watch Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever versus the Seattle Storm for those seeking better search visibility.