The WNBA playoffs are here, and rookie Caitlin Clark will play in her first post-season game with the Indiana Fever on Sunday when they face the Connecticut Sun. Despite the fact that the Fever lost their last game of the regular season on Thursday to the Washington Mystics, there’s still, well, a fever around the team thanks to Clark’s record-setting performances over the last several months and her first appearance in the WNBA post-season. The Fever will play the Sun at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut with a 3 p.m. tipoff on ABC. The game can be streamed after it concludes on WNBA League Pass. Are you ready to watch Caitlin Clark’s first WNBA playoff game? Here’s what you need to know ahead of the Fever vs. Sun game this afternoon.
How to watch Caitlin Clark in the WNBA Playoffs: Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun:
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Date: Sunday, Sept. 22
Time: 3 p.m. ET
Location: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
TV channels: ABC
Streaming: Fubo TV, Sling TV, Hulu with Live TV, DirecTV
When is Caitlin Clark’s next WNBA playoff game?
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will begin their WNBA playoff journey against the Connecticut Sun on Sunday at 3 p.m.
What time is Caitlin Clark’s game?
The Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun game tips off at 3 p.m. ET today.
Indiana vs. Connecticut game channel:
The Fever vs. Sun game will air on ABC.
How to watch the Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun game without cable:
You can watch ABC live on platforms including Fubo, DirecTV, Hulu with Live TV and YouTube TV. The game will also be available to stream after it concludes on WNBA League Pass.
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Can I watch the WNBA Playoffs on DirecTV?
Yes, DirecTV will be carrying ABC and all ESPN channels again after a brief disruption in coverage on the platform. DirecTV subscribers will be able to watch every playoff game of the WNBA.
When are the 2024 WNBA Playoffs?
Round one of the WNBA playoffs begins on Sunday, September 22. The playoffs are scheduled through October 18 if necessary.
Who is playing in the WNBA Playoffs?
There are eight confirmed teams in the 2024 WBNA playoffs, they are:
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New York Liberty (32-8)
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Minnesota Lynx (30-10)
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Connecticut Sun (28-12)
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Las Vegas Aces (27-13)
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Seattle Storm (25-15)
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Indiana Fever (20-20)
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Phoenix Mercury (19-21)
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Atlanta Dream (15-25)
The best way to watch WNBA playoff games:
While this season’s WNBA games aired across upwards of 10 channels and streaming platforms, including Prime Video, ION, and other national broadcast networks, the playoffs will be exclusive to ABC and ESPN. Note that they will not be carried on ESPN+.
What is the WNBA Playoff format?
The WNBA playoffs feature an eight-team bracket; participating teams are decided based on their regular season record. During the first-round, games are played on a best-of-three series. Semifinal and final games are played as a best-of-five series.
WNBA Playoffs Schedule:
Sunday, September 22:
Tuesday, September 24
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Dream-Liberty, Game 2 – 7:30 p.m. ET
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Storm-Aces, Game 2 – 9:30 p.m. ET
Wednesday, September 25
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Fever-Sun, Game 2 7:30 p.m. ET
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Mercury-Lynx, Game 2 – 9:30 p.m. ET
Thursday, September 26
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Dream-Liberty, Game 3 (if necessary) – TBD
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Storm-Aces, Game 3 (if necessary) – TBD
Friday, September 27
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Lynx-Mercury, Game 3 (if necessary) – TBD
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Sun-Fever, Game 3 (if necessary) – TBD
Semi-Finals
Sunday, September 29
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Matchup #1, Game 1
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Matchup #2, Game 1
Tuesday, October 1
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Matchup #1, Game 2
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Matchup #2, Game 2
Friday, October 4
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Matchup #1, Game 3
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Matchup #2, Game 3
Sunday, October 6
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Matchup #1, Game 4 (if necessary)
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Matchup #2, Game 4 (if necessary)
Tuesday, October 8
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Matchup #1, Game 5 (if necessary)
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Matchup #2, Game 5 (if necessary)
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Thursday, October 10
Sunday, October 13
Wednesday, October 16
Friday, October 18
Sunday, October 20
