It’s the Minnesota Lynx versus the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on September 22, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
- TV Channels: ESPN, ESPN Deportes
- League Package: WNBA League Pass
How to Watch Minnesota Lynx vs. Indiana Fever on September 22, 2026
You can watch the Indiana Fever take on the Minnesota Lynx live on DIRECTV on ESPN, ESPN Deportes on September 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET.
Minnesota Lynx (32-10) at Indiana Fever (27-15) — Game Preview
The Minnesota Lynx (32-10) travel to Gainbridge Fieldhouse to face the Indiana Fever (27-15) on September 22, with Minnesota sitting atop the WNBA standings and Indiana 1.5 games behind as the regular season winds down. The Fever have actually been the heavier-scoring team on paper, averaging 96.7 points per game as a club against the Lynx’s 91.3, even though Minnesota’s record shows the better team overall.
Kelsey Mitchell leads Indiana’s attack at 25.1 points per game on 51.5% shooting from the floor, while Olivia Miles paces Minnesota at 19.8 points a night on 49.2% shooting and an 87.0% clip from the free-throw line. Caitlin Clark, playing through a day-to-day back issue, still directs the Fever offense with a team-high 8.4 assists per game, and Courtney Williams keeps the Lynx backcourt balanced with 4.2 assists of her own.
Underneath, Aliyah Boston leads Indiana on the glass at 8.1 rebounds per game, split 6.3 on the defensive end and 1.8 on the offensive end, while Natasha Howard paces Minnesota at 7.7 rebounds a night. With the Lynx protecting the top spot and the Fever fighting to close the gap, both sides have real stakes on the line as the playoff picture starts to take shape.
National TV
ESPN, ESPN Deportes
League Packages
WNBA League Pass
What Time is the Minnesota Lynx vs. Indiana Fever Game Today?
The Minnesota Lynx vs. Indiana Fever game starts at 8:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Minnesota Lynx vs. Indiana Fever?
You can watch Minnesota Lynx vs. Indiana Fever on ESPN channel 206, ESPN Deportes channel 466 and WNBA League Pass (blackout restrictions and other exclusions may apply).
How to Connect WNBA League Pass to DIRECTV
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Players to Watch: Minnesota Lynx vs. Indiana Fever
Minnesota Lynx
Olivia Miles — G. Playing through a day-to-day calf issue, Miles still leads Minnesota in scoring at 19.8 points per game, hitting 49.2% of her shots from the field. She’s automatic at the line too, converting 87.0% of her free-throw attempts, and her team-high 6.0 assists per game make her just as much a threat setting up teammates as she is scoring herself.
Courtney Williams — G. A steady second ball-handler in Minnesota’s backcourt, Williams complements Miles by chipping in 4.2 assists per game of her own. She protects the ball doing it too, turning it over just 1.7 times a night across 30.5 minutes of floor time.
Natasha Howard — F. Rebounding is where Howard makes her living, and she paces the Lynx with 7.7 boards a night, splitting the work 4.3 on the defensive glass and 3.4 on the offensive end. That second-chance production has kept Minnesota’s offense fed all season.
Indiana Fever
Kelsey Mitchell — G. Mitchell leads the Fever in scoring by a wide margin, averaging 25.1 points per game on a sharp 51.5% shooting clip. Her 84.6% mark from the free-throw line makes her especially dangerous late in close games when possessions matter most.
Caitlin Clark — G. Managing a day-to-day back issue, Clark still directs Indiana’s offense at a team-high 8.4 assists per game across 31.4 minutes a night. Her 4.7 turnovers per game reflect just how much playmaking responsibility runs through her hands, but the Fever have built their offense around exactly that kind of usage.
Aliyah Boston — C. Boston controls the paint for Indiana, leading the team with 8.1 rebounds per game, split 6.3 on the defensive glass and 1.8 on the offensive end. Her rebounding has been the most consistent piece of the Fever’s frontcourt production all season.
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