With the WNBA kicking off its 2025 season tonight, excitement is through the roof. The league has never been more popular, and a lot of that buzz is thanks to a fresh wave of stars like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers.
Clark, in particular, has taken women’s basketball to a new level. She has become the face of the sport, packing arenas and pulling in huge TV audiences. Fans everywhere can’t wait to watch her play, especially now that the Indiana Fever enters this season with a ton of momentum and championship aspirations. Let’s find out when Clark plays next.
Is Caitlin Clark Playing Tonight?
No, Clark and Co. are not playing tonight (Friday).
While the WNBA season officially opens this evening with several marquee matchups (Dream-Mystics, Lynx-Wings, and Sparks-Valkyries), Indiana’s season won’t get underway until tomorrow.
Fever fans will have to wait one more day before watching Clark take the court as she begins her highly anticipated sophomore campaign.
When Is Indiana’s Opening Game? How to Watch
The Fever open their season on Saturday, May 17, with a blockbuster showdown against the Chicago Sky. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The game will air nationally on ABC and stream on ESPN+.
- TV: ABC
- Streaming: ESPN+
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese: A Rivalry Renewed
Saturday’s opener isn’t just any game — it’s another big showdown in the ongoing rivalry between Clark and Reese.
These two have history that goes all the way back to college, when Reese’s LSU Tigers beat Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes in the 2023 NCAA championship. Last season, both Clark and Reese were top draft picks, and their teams faced off in some pretty intense games.
This back-and-forth between Clark and Reese has really cranked up the excitement around women’s basketball. Clark’s scoring skills have made her a superstar, but Reese isn’t shy about reminding everyone that she’s helped grow the game, too. She likes to point out that the WNBA’s rising popularity is bigger than just one player.
Whenever these two meet, it’s a must-see event; fans tune in, debates heat up, and the spotlight on women’s basketball just gets brighter.
Which WNBA Games Are On Tonight?
While the Fever aren’t in action, the WNBA’s opening night features a trio of compelling games, including the professional debut of No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers:
- Atlanta Dream vs. Washington Mystics – 7:30 p.m. ET (ION, WNBA League Pass)
- Dallas Wings vs. Minnesota Lynx – 7:30 p.m. ET (ION, WNBA League Pass)
- Los Angeles Sparks vs. Golden State Valkyries – 10:00 p.m. ET (WNBA League Pass)
In Wings-Lynx, Bueckers will make her highly anticipated WNBA debut for Dallas against her hometown team, the Lynx. Bueckers has inevitably drawn comparisons to Clark in terms of her star power and impact, so expect all eyes to be on the rookie this evening.
Then, the late game will mark the debut of the expansion Valkyries franchise as they kick off their inaugural season.
