Indiana Fever vs Atlanta Dream: TV channel, time, how to watch WNBA game
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The Indiana Fever will visit the Atlanta Dream on Sunday in a nationally televised WNBA matchup with playoff-position implications. The game is scheduled for 5 p.m. Eastern at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and will air on ESPN, according to the WNBA schedule and listings from ESPN partners. Indiana enters after a 98-87 home victory over Dallas on Friday, while Atlanta’s official schedule lists Sunday’s game as its next contest. The WNBA’s game page confirms the teams’ three previous 2026 meetings: Indiana won 83-71 on June 4, while Atlanta won 108-101 on June 18 and 113-96 on June 20. Those results give Atlanta a 2-1 season-series advantage. The supplied records of 22-12 for Indiana and 21-12 for Atlanta could not be independently established from the accessible official game page before tipoff. The matchup remains significant for late-season playoff positioning, but no playoff berth is being clinched by this game itself.
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Timeline
- On June 4, 2026, Indiana defeated Atlanta 83-71 in Atlanta.
- On June 18, 2026, Atlanta defeated Indiana 108-101 at home.
- On June 20, 2026, Atlanta routed Indiana 113-96 during rematch.
- On July 18, 2026, Indiana defeated New York 108-88 on Saturday.
- On July 22, 2026, Indiana defeated Connecticut 123-88 at home.
- On August 14, 2026, Indiana defeated Dallas 98-87 at home.
- On August 16, 2026, Fever and Dream meet at 5pm.
- On August 16, 2026, ESPN broadcasts the matchup nationally this evening.
- On August 18, 2026, Indiana visits Toronto for its next game.
- On September 24, 2026, Indiana concludes its scheduled regular season.
Why it matters
Immediate US impact: Fans receive nationally televised late-season playoff-positioning matchup with significant viewing interest. Possible long-term US impact: Results may influence playoff seeding, television interest, and postseason narratives. Reader priority: Readers should prioritize official WNBA updates, scores, and verified standings. Most Affected: Fever and Dream players, fans, coaches, and contenders face consequences.
Coverage notes
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Primary report
On January 21, 2026, Atlanta announced August 16 matchup schedule.
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