The last four No. 1 draft picks square off on Saturday, as the Fever’s Aliyah Boston (2023) and Caitlin Clark (2024) kickstart the 2026 WNBA season against the Wings’ Paige Bueckers (2025) and Azzi Fudd (2026).
“Me and Caitlin have been competing against each other for a long time,” said Bueckers. “She’s a generational player. Every time we take the floor and get to compete against each other, it’s always a great time.”
“You have to be able to win,” Clark told Yahoo Sports. “That's my main focus, winning and winning a championship. Everything else will come along with that.”
The young squads are sure to remain in the spotlight, as Dallas strives to prove itself as a postseason contender while Indiana looks to extend its 2025 playoff run.
“I’m so thankful that this league is where we are right now,” said Fever coach Stephanie White. “I think the next step is to position ourselves to get to the finals.”
“All eyes will be on the Wings and the Fever this weekend,” said Dallas boss Jose Fernandez. “It’s an exciting time for the league. It’s an exciting time to kick off the WNBA season.”
Where to Watch Indiana vs. Dallas in WNBA Opening Weekend
Dallas takes on Indiana on Saturday at 1 PM ET, live on ABC.
