Where to Watch Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx: TV Channel and Schedule for Caitlin Clark’s Final Regular-Season Game
The Indiana Fever will close out their 2026 regular season on Thursday, September 24, with a road matchup against the Minnesota Lynx at the Target Center in Minneapolis. For Caitlin Clark and the Fever, this game serves as the final tune-up before the WNBA Playoffs begin on Sunday, September 27 .
Game Details and Schedule
The game is scheduled to tip off at 8:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. CT) on Thursday, September 24, 2026 . Fans attending in person will be at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
TV Channel and Broadcast Information
The Fever vs. Lynx regular-season finale will be broadcast nationally on USA Network . This marks the final regular-season game for both teams before the postseason begins.
Streaming Options
For fans who have cut the cord or prefer to stream the game, several options are available. DIRECTV offers streaming of USA Network and provides a free trial for new users . YouTube TV is another streaming platform that carries USA Network and will livestream the game, though viewers should be aware that livestreams may run on a slight delay . Sling is also listed as a streaming option for the contest . Additionally, fans can watch the game the next day on WNBA League Pass .
What’s at Stake
Both teams have already clinched playoff berths, but this game carries significance as the final regular-season appearance for Caitlin Clark before the postseason. The Fever enter the matchup after defeating the Lynx 96-77 on Tuesday, September 22, in Indianapolis, a game in which Clark led all scorers with 27 points while adding nine assists and seven rebounds .
The Lynx, who hold the league’s best regular-season record and the No. 1 overall seed, will look to bounce back on their home court. Minnesota has ruled out rookie sensation Olivia Miles for the finale as a precaution with the top seed secure . Miles, the Rookie of the Year favorite, set a new rookie scoring record with 790 points this season, surpassing the mark Clark set in 2024 .
Season Context
Clark finished the regular season among the league leaders in multiple categories. She sits third in scoring at 22.8 points per game and tied for first in assists at 8.5 per contest—a combination no player has achieved at that level in WNBA history . The Fever (28-15) have been one of the league’s most potent offensive teams, and their matchup with the Lynx represents a potential playoff preview.
Playoff Implications
The WNBA Playoffs presented by Google begin on Sunday, September 27, with first-round games scheduled across ABC, Prime Video, and USA Network . The Fever’s seeding and first-round opponent will be finalized following Thursday’s regular-season finale. The playoff schedule includes games on September 29 and 30, with broadcast details to be determined based on matchups .
For Clark and the Fever, Thursday night represents the final opportunity to build momentum before the games that truly matter begin. The game will be broadcast nationally on USA Network, with streaming available through DIRECTV, YouTube TV, Sling, and other platforms carrying the network. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. ET at the Target Center in Minneapolis.
