It’s the Indiana Fever versus the Portland Fire at Moda Center on July 31, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- Location: Moda Center, Portland, OR
- TV Channels: ION Television East, ION TELEVISION S(WBPX)
- League Package: WNBA League Pass
How to Watch Indiana Fever vs. Portland Fire on July 31, 2026
You can watch the Portland Fire take on the Indiana Fever live on DIRECTV on ION Television East, ION TELEVISION S(WBPX) on July 31, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET.
Indiana Fever (18-10) at Portland Fire (11-17) — Game Preview
Indiana Fever (18-10) visit Moda Center to face Portland Fire (11-17) on July 31, 2026, closing out a road trip against a rebuilding expansion club. The Fever sit at the top of the WNBA standings with zero games behind the league lead, while the Fire remain 12 games back in the race for postseason positioning. Kelsey Mitchell leads the way for Indiana, pouring in 23.5 points per game on 49.8% shooting from the field and an 85.4% clip from the free-throw line. Portland counters with Carla Leite, who is averaging 15.2 points and 5.9 assists per game while running the point for 25.7 minutes a night, though she is also giving the ball up 3.3 times per game.
Forward Emily Engstler anchors the glass for the Fire, pulling down 5.4 rebounds per game with a 4.3 to 1.1 split between defensive and offensive boards. Indiana arrives shorthanded with Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston both managing day-to-day issues, while Damiris Dantas remains out entirely with a left knee injury. Portland has its own absences to work around, playing without Sarah Ashlee Barker and Sania Feagin for the night.
National TV
ION Television East, ION TELEVISION S(WBPX)
League Packages
WNBA League Pass
What Time is the Indiana Fever vs. Portland Fire Game Today?
The Indiana Fever vs. Portland Fire game starts at 10:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Indiana Fever vs. Portland Fire?
You can watch Indiana Fever vs. Portland Fire on ION Television East, ION TELEVISION S(WBPX) and WNBA League Pass (blackout restrictions and other exclusions may apply).
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Players to Watch: Indiana Fever vs. Portland Fire
Indiana Fever
Kelsey Mitchell — G. Kelsey Mitchell carries Indiana’s scoring load from the guard spot, averaging 23.5 points per game while connecting on 49.8% of her field-goal attempts. She’s just as reliable at the line, cashing in at an 85.4% clip from the free-throw stripe, giving the Fever a go-to scorer capable of putting up points in bunches on any given night.
Portland Fire
Carla Leite — G. Running the point for Portland in 25.7 minutes a night, Carla Leite is putting together a well-rounded season with 15.2 points and 5.9 assists per game. Her 88.5% mark from the free-throw line ranks among the more efficient in the league, though 3.3 turnovers per game show the growing pains of directing an expansion offense.
Emily Engstler — F. Emily Engstler does her work on the glass for the Fire, pulling down 5.4 rebounds per game as the club’s primary board presence up front. The bulk of that work comes on the defensive end, where she grabs 4.3 boards a game compared to 1.1 on the offensive glass, giving Portland a steadying force against second-chance opportunities.
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