It’s the Indiana Fever versus the Atlanta Dream at State Farm Arena on August 16, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Location: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
- TV Channels: ESPN
- League Package: WNBA League Pass
How to Watch Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream on August 16, 2026
You can watch the Atlanta Dream take on the Indiana Fever live on DIRECTV on ESPN on August 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.
Indiana Fever (21-12) at Atlanta Dream (21-12) — Game Preview
Indiana Fever (21-12) travel to State Farm Arena to face the Atlanta Dream (21-12) on August 16, 2026, with both clubs carrying matching records into a matchup that reads like a coin flip on paper. The Fever bring the more productive offense into the building, averaging 96.2 points per game against Atlanta’s 89.6, a gap that tends to show up whenever these two share the floor. Averaging a team-best 24.3 points per game on 50.9% shooting from the floor, Kelsey Mitchell has been Indiana’s most consistent scoring threat all season, and she is just as steady from the line, converting 84.8% of her free-throw attempts.
Allisha Gray counters for the Dream with 19.2 points per game on 46.3% shooting, giving Atlanta a dependable scoring option who can carry stretches when the rest of the offense stalls. Angel Reese anchors the boards for the home side at 12.0 rebounds per game, while running the point for Atlanta, Jordin Canada distributes at 7.5 assists per game against just 2.7 turnovers. Indiana’s frontcourt gets a lift if Aliyah Boston, who averages 8.4 rebounds per game, is available after being listed day-to-day with a lower leg issue, and the same day-to-day tag applies to Caitlin Clark, whose 8.2 assists per game would give the Fever a second table-setter alongside Mitchell if she is able to go.
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What Time is the Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream Game Today?
The Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream game starts at 5:00 PM ET.
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Players to Watch: Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream
Indiana Fever
Kelsey Mitchell — G. Averaging a team-best 24.3 points per game on 50.9% shooting from the floor, Mitchell has been Indiana’s most consistent scoring threat all season. She is just as steady from the line, converting 84.8% of her free-throw attempts to close out possessions when the Fever need points late.
Caitlin Clark — G. Clark is running Indiana’s offense at 8.2 assists per game this season, logging 30.4 minutes a night as the primary ball-handler. She is listed day-to-day with a back issue, and her distributing gives the Fever a second table-setter alongside Mitchell in the backcourt if she is able to suit up.
Aliyah Boston — C. Rebounding is where Boston makes her mark, pulling down 8.4 boards per game split between 6.6 on the defensive glass and 1.8 on the offensive end. She is currently day-to-day with a lower leg issue, and her availability will shape how much size Indiana can throw at Atlanta inside.
Atlanta Dream
Allisha Gray — G. Gray leads Atlanta in scoring at 19.2 points per game on 46.3% shooting from the field, giving the Dream a dependable option when the offense needs a bucket. Her 77.8% mark from the free-throw line also makes her a safe look in late-clock situations.
Jordin Canada — G. Running the point for Atlanta, Canada distributes at 7.5 assists per game while playing 31.5 minutes a night, and she protects the ball well enough to turn it over just 2.7 times per game. That combination makes her the engine of Atlanta’s half-court sets whenever the pace slows down.
Angel Reese — F. Reese controls the glass for Atlanta with 12.0 rebounds per game, an even split of 6.9 on the defensive end and 5.1 on the offensive end that keeps possessions alive. Her rebounding rate gives the Dream a second chance at extra shots even when the offense stalls.
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