The WNBA playoffs are here and rookie Caitlin Clark will play her first postseason game with the Indiana Fever on Sunday when they take on the Connecticut Sun. Despite the fact that the Fever lost their final regular season game to the Washington Mystics on Thursday, there is still, well, a Fever on the team thanks to Clark’s record-breaking performances over the past few months and their first appearance in the WNBA postseason. The Fever will play the Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut, kicking off at 3 p.m. on ABC. The game can be streamed after it ends with WNBA League Pass. Ready to watch Caitlin Clark’s first WNBA playoff game? Here’s what you need to know ahead of the Fever vs. Sun game this afternoon.
How to watch Caitlin Clark in the WNBA Playoffs: Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun:
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Date: Sunday, September 22
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
Location: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
TV channels: ABC
Streaming: Fubo TV, Sling TV, Hulu with Live TV, DirecTV
When is Caitlin Clark’s next WNBA playoff game?
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever begin their WNBA playoff journey on Sunday at 3 p.m. against the Connecticut Sun
When is Caitlin Clark’s game?
The Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun game kicks off today at 3:00 p.m. ET.
Indiana vs. Connecticut Game Channel:
The Fever vs. Sun game will be broadcast on ABC.
How to watch the Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun game without cable:
You can watch ABC live on platforms like Fubo, DirecTV, Hulu with Live TV, and YouTube TV. The game can also be streamed on WNBA League Pass once it’s concluded.
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Can I watch the WNBA playoffs on DirecTV?
Yes, DirecTV will resume carrying ABC and all ESPN channels after a brief hiatus in broadcasts on the platform. DirecTV subscribers will be able to watch every WNBA playoff game.
When will the 2024 WNBA playoffs take place?
The first round of the WNBA playoffs begins on Sunday, September 22nd. The playoffs are scheduled to run through October 18th if necessary.
Who plays in the WNBA playoffs?
There are eight confirmed teams in the 2024 WBNA playoffs, namely:
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New York Liberty (32-8)
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Minnesota Lynx (30-10)
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Connecticut Sun (28-12)
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Las Vegas Aces (27-13)
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Seattle Storm (25-15)
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Indiana Fever (20-20)
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Phoenix Mercury (19-21)
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Atlanta Dreams (15-25)
Here’s the best way to watch WNBA playoff games:
While this season’s WNBA games will be broadcast on more than ten channels and streaming platforms, including Prime Video, ION and other national broadcasters, the playoffs will be broadcast exclusively on ABC and ESPN. Please note that they not will be broadcast on ESPN+.
What is the WNBA playoff format?
The WNBA playoffs consist of eight teams; the participating teams are determined based on their results in the regular season. In the first round, the games are played in a best-of-three format. The semifinals and finals are played in a best-of-five format.
WNBA Playoffs Schedule:
Sunday, September 22:
Tuesday, September 24
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Dream-Liberty, Game 2 – 7:30 p.m. ET
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Storm-Aces, Game 2 – 9:30 p.m. ET
Wednesday, September 25
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Fever-Sun, Game 2, 7:30 p.m. ET
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Mercury-Lynx, Game 2 – 9:30 p.m. ET
Thursday, September 26
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Dream-Liberty, Game 3 (if necessary) – to be announced
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Storm-Aces, Game 3 (if necessary) – TBD
Friday, September 27
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Lynx-Mercury, Game 3 (if necessary) – to be announced
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Sun Fever, Game 3 (if necessary) – TBD
Semifinal
Sunday, September 29
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Matchup No. 1, Game 1
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Matchup No. 2, Game 1
Tuesday, October 1
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Matchup No. 1, Game 2
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Matchup #2, Game 2
Friday, October 4
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Matchup No. 1, Game 3
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Matchup #2, Game 3
Sunday, October 6
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Matchup #1, Game 4 (if necessary)
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Matchup #2, Game 4 (if necessary)
Tuesday, October 8
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Matchup #1, Game 5 (if necessary)
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Matchup #2, Game 5 (if necessary)
WNBA Finals presented by YouTube TV
Thursday, October 10
Sunday, October 13
Wednesday, October 16
Friday, October 18
Sunday, October 20