How to Watch Caitlin Clark’s Rookie Season with the Indiana Fever Online Without Cable
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After being selected with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft, Caitlin Clark’s rookie season as the starting point guard for the Indiana Fever is in full swing.
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The WNBA season goes from Tuesday, May 14 to Thursday, Sep 19 with the Indiana Fever playing games at home at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana and on the road in various WNBA cities, including New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Atlanta and others. Check out the Indiana Fever’s full WNBA schedule here.
At a Glance: How to Watch Indiana Fever Games Online
When Tuesday, May 14 through Thursday, Sep 19
TV channel ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ION Television and NBA TV
Stream online DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Fubo, Prime Video, ESPN+, Paramount+ and Meta Quest
Ahead, find out how to watch Fever games with and without a cable subscription (including for free), plus where to buy last-minute WNBA tickets.
How to Watch Indiana Fever Games Without Cable: Stream Online Free
Want to watch Caitlin Clark’s WNBA games online without cable? Although the Indiana Fever season airs on TV across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ION Television and NBA TV, games can also be streamed on internet-based streaming cable services — like DirecTV Stream and Fubo — some of which even offer free trials. Additionally, games are available to stream on Prime Video, ESPN+, Disney+, Paramount+ and Meta Horizon Worlds app.
Ahead, find out how to watch the Caitlin Clark games with and without a cable subscription.
BEST STREAMING SERVICE OVERALL
DirecTV Stream
Packages from $64.99 per month
Watch Caitlin Clark’s WNBA game with DirecTV Stream, which carries ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ION and NBA TV — along with more than 90 other channels.
The streamer has a free five-day trial available, which will let you watch Fever games on May 14. Afterwards, you can either cancel the service or keep watching, with prices starting as low as $69.99 for the entry-level Entertainment package. Other plans offer more than 125-185 channels, with prices ranging from $74.99 to $149.99 per month for the first 24 months of service ($84.99 to $159.99 monthly, respectively).
BEST VALUE
Fubo
Packages from $74.99 per month
Another way to watch Fever games on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ION and NBA TV is through Fubo. The streaming service starts at $79.99 per month for more than 185 channels. You can also record more than 1,000 hours of content, thanks to Fubo’s cloud DVR.
Other plans include the Elite package (with more than 252 channels for $89.99 per month and the Premier tier that comes with nearly 261 channels, Paramount+ with Showtime and 4K quality for $99.99 per month. If you want to watch some of the WNBA season live online free, the online TV streaming service offers a seven-day free trial for new subscribers.
BEST LIVE TV STREAMING BUNDLE
Hulu + Live TV
Packages from $76.99
To watch ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, CBS and CBS Sports Network online for Fever games, a subscription to Hulu + Live TV is another fantastic option. The streaming service has access to more than 90 live channels starting at $76.99 per month.
Hulu + Live TV comes with Hulu’s entire streaming library, as well as Disney+ and ESPN+, while the service also includes unlimited cloud DVR. Hulu offers a three-day free trial to try before you buy a monthly subscription.
Unfortunately, Hulu + Live TV does not have ION and NBA TV in their channel lineup for additional WNBA games.
BEST BUDGET-FRIENDLY
Sling
Packages from $20 for the first month
Sling is one of the cheapest options for new live TV streaming subscribers who want to watch Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever games on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3 and NBA TV, thanks to the Sling Orange + Blue plan — which goes for $35 per month for the first month (and $60 per month afterward).
Unfortunately, the streaming service doesn’t offer ION, Prime Video, CBS, CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ or WNBA League Pass.
ESPN+
ESPN+ has Indiana Fever games to watch Caitlin Clark live-streaming. If you’re not a subscriber, you can sign up for ESPN+ for $10.99 per month.
ESPN+ includes original programming such as The Pat McAfee Show, 30 For 30, Southern Hoops: A History of SEC Basketball, Deion’s Double Play and others. Meanwhile, it comes with streaming access to live sports from UFC, Formula 1, NHL, MLB and other sports leagues.
BEST FOR PARAMOUNT GLOBAL MOVIES & TV
Paramount+
Packages from $5.99 per month
Paramount+ has Indiana Fever games scheduled on CBS and CBS Sports Network during the 2024 WNBA season. Luckily, Paramount+ has a seven-day free trial, so you can try out the service before you commit.
Afterwards, you can either cancel the streaming service altogether or you can keep watching Paramount+ for $5.99 per month for the basic ad-supported Essential plan. If you want to go ad-free, Paramount+ with Showtime package is $11.99 per month and includes Showtime at no extra cost. Save 16 percent on your Paramount+ subscription when you sign up for an annual package ($60 or $120 per year, respectively).
BEST FOR MOST PEOPLE
Prime Video
Starts at $8.99
Prime Video features Indiana Fever games throughout the season. New subscribers can get a free 30-day trial for Prime Video; after that, it auto-renews at $8.99 per month (as a standalone service). Amazon Prime, as a whole, goes for $14.99 per month, or $139 per year — a nearly 25 percent savings compared to paying the regular monthly price.
Amazon Prime includes access to Prime Video, Prime Gaming and Amazon Music Prime; as well as fast free shipping on most items sold from the online retailer with Prime Delivery; in-store discounts at Whole Foods Market, access to exclusive shopping events — like Prime Day and Black Friday — and much more.
BEST FOR FAMILY-FRIENDLY CONTENT
Frndly TV
Packages from $7.99 per month
ION has Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever games throughout the season. Frndly TV is good way to stream ION since the stream starts at just $6.99 per month. It also has a seven-day free trial available to watch other networks, like A&E, The Hallmark Channel, History, Lifetime, Vice and others.
BEST FOR FAMILY-FRIENDLY CONTENT
Plex
Packages from $7.99 per month
Plex is a free live TV series that features ION for Indiana Fever games. The platform also has free movies and TV shows on-demand, along with free music and podcast. It also works as a media server for your own personal video and music files, so you can have everything in one place with clean menus and remote access.
Right now, you can upgrade to Plex Pass for $4.99 per month, or you can get a lifetime pass for $95.99, or $24 off its regular price with promo code GETGEEKY at checkout. Learn more about Plex and Plex Pass here.
BEST FOR FAMILY-FRIENDLY CONTENT
Meta
Packages from $7.99 per month
Meta (formerly known as Facebook) has a few Indiana Fever games scheduled for livestreaming on the company’s Meta Quest VR headset through the Meta Horizon Worlds virtual reality app. Although it’s free to access, you need a Meta Quest headset to watch it. The Meta Quest 3 starts at $499. Learn more about the VR headset here.
How to Watch Indiana Fever Games on Cable
The Indiana Fever games air on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ION Television and NBA TV in the U.S. You can watch those channels online on their respective websites by logging in with your cable TV provider account.
However, Prime Video, ESPN+, Paramount+ and Meta Horizon Worlds app via Meta Quest VR Headset are not available on cable.
Where to Buy Indiana Fever Games Tickets Online
Want to watch Caitlin Clark play in person? Tickets are available for Indiana Fever games at StubHub, Ticket Liquidator, Ticket Network, Ticketmaster and GameTime — prices depend on seat location and the city. For more info, visit WNBA.com.
Some of the best deals on tickets are at Vivid Seats, where you can save $20 with code THR2024; or at SeatGeek where you can use promo code HOLLYWOOD10 to save $10 on eligible purchases of $250 and up. Click here for last-minute tickets to Indiana Fever games.
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