The Indiana Fever hosts the Dallas Wings Thursday at 7 PM ET, as No. 1 draft pick Azzi Fudd travels to Gainbridge Fieldhouse to make her WNBA preseason debut against fellow rookie Raven Johnson.
Fans wondering where to watch Dallas Wings vs. Indiana Fever can tune in on ION or stream for free via WNBA League Pass. Local radio coverage airs on 93.1 WIBC in Indianapolis.
Thursday's matchup serves as a preview of the league's May 9th regular-season opener. That's when the same two teams meet again in Indianapolis to tip off the 2026 WNBA season.
The Fever is coming off Saturday's 109-91 victory over the New York Liberty. Kelsey Mitchell led Indiana with 18 points while Caitlin Clark racked up 7 points, four assists, and three rebounds in 17 minutes. Shatori Walker-Kimbrough additionally contriubted 18 points off the bench.
Indiana faces injury concerns heading into Thursday, after All-Star center Aliyah Boston (lower leg), wing Lexie Hull (hamstring), and guard Ty Harris (knee) all missed Saturday's contest. Head coach Stephanie White remained uncertain about their availability against Dallas, though confirmed center Damiris Dantas should be available after resolving visa issues.
The Wings open their preseason under new head coach Jose Fernandez, who arrives in Dallas after spending 25 seasons helming South Florida. Dallas rookie Azzi Fudd will reunite with former UConn teammate and 2025 Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers as she makes her professional debut.
The Wings roster features three former Fever players in Odyssey Sims, Grace Berger, and Lindsay Allen. Indiana went 3-1 against Dallas during the 2025 regular season.
