INDIANAPOLIS – WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark remains sidelined as the Indiana Fever host Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings today – Tuesday, Aug. 12 – at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The matchup is available on multiple streaming services.
Today’s game will broadcast live on ESPN with tipoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Eastern. Fans who have parted ways with their cable provider can catch the game at no cost by taking advantage of a free trial from DIRECTV, which is also offering $35 off your first month.
FuboTV has $30 off your first month and Sling TV has promotional offers for new customers.
This game will also stream live on ESPN Plus. You can get a subscription to ESPN Plus for $11.99 per month. Another option is to sign up for an annual subscription for $119.99, which saves about 17% off compared to the monthly route.
The Fever (18-14), who carry a five-game home winning streak, are in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race as the third seed, despite a plethora of injuries trying to derail their season.
Indiana superstar Caitlin Clark will miss her 11th straight games as she continues to recover from a right thigh injury. She is averaging 16.5 points, 8.8 assists and 5.0 rebounds while shooting 36.7% from the field. Clark has not played since July 15.
Along with Clark’s hiatus, the Fever have been decimated by injuries, including losing guards Sydney Colson and Aari McDonald two games ago.
All-Star Kelsey Mitchell has stepped up with strong performances in a morphing role, including a recent 26-points, eight assists showing as Indiana thrashed the Angel Reese-less Chicago Sky, 92-70.
Point guard Odyssey Sims has joined the team on a hardship contract, providing some depth to a bone-dry guard position.
The Fever have won all three meetings this season, including two of them without Clark.
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Lugging a five-game losing streak, the Wings (8-24) continue to weather some growing pains with their superstar guard at the helm.
Bueckers, a first-time All-Star, leads the team with 18.5 points, 5.3 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.8 steals while shooting 45.9% from the field, including 34.1% from beyond the arc.
Dallas is coming off a 91-78 loss to the Washington Mystics on Aug. 10. Bueckers’ four straight games with 20-plus point games was snapped in the loss. While not officially eliminated, Dallas is eight games back of a final playoff spot.
Guard Arike Ogunbowale is 1-for-8 from beyond the arc in three matchups against the Fever this year. She is listed as questionable for tonight’s matchup.
The Wings signed former Fever guard Grace Berger to a contract after experimenting with three hardship deals. She is available to play in today’s game.
The Wings are 3-12 away from home this season.
Is Caitlin Clark playing today?
No, Caitlin Clark remains sidelined with a right groin injury and will miss another highly anticipated matchup against Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings today. She hasn’t played since July 15 and there is no timetable for her return. Clark has missed 20 games this season due to three separate injuries.
Is Paige Bueckers playing today?
Bueckers, the frontrunner for Rookie of the Year, was listed as probable (back) for tonight’s game against the Fever. She has since been upgraded to available.
Who is announcing Fever vs. Wings?
Ryan Ruocco (play-by-play) and Rebecca Lobo (analyst) will be the announcers while Holly Rowe reports courtside
What are the latest odds for Fever vs. Wings?
Moneyline: IND: (-440), CHI: (+340)
Point spread: IND: -9, CHI: +9
Over/Under: 170
Here’s more information on how to watch the Indiana Fever vs. Dallas Wings on TV or streaming services:
What: WNBA Basketball: Indiana Fever vs. Dallas Wings
When: Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern
Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse | Indianapolis, Ind.
Channel: ESPN
Best streaming options: FuboTV ($30 off first month), DIRECTV (free trial and $35 off first month), Sling TV (half off first month) and ESPN Plus
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