The wait is finally over. Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will return to action today, taking the court in an epic showdown against her Chicago Sky rival Angel Reese.
Clark stunned the league as a rookie, while Reese carved out her own following in Chicago — and now, with both athletes healthy and hungry for more, the stage is set for another chapter in their rivalry. Here’s everything you need to know about today’s game.
How To Watch Caitlin Clark’s Fever vs. Angel Reese’s Sky: Time, TV Channel, Streaming, More
The Fever and Sky will face off at Gainbridge Fieldhouse this afternoon, promising an electric atmosphere as two of women’s hoops’ brightest young stars collide once again.
The Fever’s opener is one of a franchise‑record 41 nationally televised games this season, underscoring the surging popularity of the WNBA and immense interest in this team.
- Date and Time: Saturday, May 17, at 3 p.m. ET
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
- TV Broadcast: ABC
- Streaming: ESPN+, Disney+, and Fubo TV
- Radio: Local broadcast on 93.1 WIBC in Indianapolis
Examining the Rivalry Between Clark and Reese
Long before their WNBA debuts, Clark and Reese clashed on the collegiate stage in the 2023 National Championship Game, where Reese’s LSU Tigers triumphed over Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes, 102–85.
Clark filled the stat sheet with 30 points, eight assists, eight 3s, and two rebounds, but Reese came away with the win while contributing 15 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, three steals, and a block.
The tension between these two has carried over into the pros and created a fun rivalry that has also featured some notable off-court moments, including when Reese downplayed the “Caitlin Clark Effect” as the reason for the WNBA’s surging popularity.
As a rookie, Clark averaged 19.2 points, 8.4 assists, 5.7 rebounds, 3.1 triples, and 1.3 steals, while shooting 41.7% from the field and 34.4% from 3-point range. Clark not only won Rookie of the Year honors but also became an All-WNBA selection and an All-Star while leading the league in assists as a rookie.
Meanwhile, Reese finished her rookie year averaging 13.6 points, 13.1 rebounds, and 1.3 steals while shooting 39.1% from the field. She was named to the All-Rookie Team and also became an All-Star, while leading the league in rebounds.
Both Clark and Reese have become household names, making today’s matchup must-watch television.
With a new head coach in Stephanie White, the Fever aims to translate offseason hype into a deep playoff run. With Clark orchestrating the offense, veterans like DeWanna Bonner and Kelsey Mitchell provide scoring support.
Meanwhile, head coach Tyler Marsh has retooled the Sky’s roster with veteran backcourt additions Courtney Vandersloot and Ariel Atkins to pair with Reese’s inside presence.
