Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces opens the WNBA Playoffs first round as a best-of-three series. The No. 6-seeded Fever take on the No. 3-seeded Aces beginning Sunday, September 27, at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas.
Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces is a rematch of the 2025 WNBA semifinals, when the Aces eliminated Indiana before going on to win the championship. The Fever finished the regular season 28-16 and won two of three meetings against Las Vegas this year.
Fever vs Aces Schedule
The complete Fever vs Aces schedule uses a 1-1-1 format.
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Las Vegas hosts Games 1 and 3 if needed. Indiana hosts Game 2 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
How to Watch Fever vs Aces
How to watch Fever vs Aces coverage is clear across the possible games:
Fans looking for Fever vs Aces TV options can catch Game 1 on ABC and Game 2 on the Prime Video app. Streaming is also available through services that carry ABC. Live scores and updates are available on official WNBA platforms.
Indiana Fever Injury Concerns
- Aliyah Boston and Tyasha Harris both exited the regular-season finale with injuries.
- The severity of those issues remains unclear.
- Further updates are expected when the playoff roster is finalized.
- Boston’s availability could be key, as she has previously defended four-time MVP A’ja Wilson effectively.
Regular-Season Series
- Indiana won two of three meetings against Las Vegas in 2026.
- The Fever finished the regular season 28-16 after a loss to the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx in the finale.
- That result locked in Indiana’s sixth-place finish and this first-round matchup.
- Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces starts with a clean slate in the postseason.
Series Preview
- Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces brings back memories of the 2025 semifinals, when the Fever pushed the eventual champions close and nearly forced a Game 5.
- Las Vegas enters with A’ja Wilson leading a talented Aces roster.
- Indiana will look to its regular-season success against Las Vegas and the home crowd at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Game 2.
- Containing Wilson while maintaining offensive production will be among the key storylines.
- The short best-of-three format in this WNBA Playoffs first round matchup makes every possession critical.
- The winner advances to the best-of-five WNBA semifinals in early October.
2026 WNBA Playoffs First Round Matchups
All four series in the WNBA Playoffs first round begin Sunday, September 27.
What Happens Next?
The winner of Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces moves into the best-of-five semifinals. Both teams need two victories to advance.
Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces Game 1 tips off Sunday afternoon in Las Vegas as the Fever begin their 2026 postseason against a team they defeated twice during the regular season.
FAQ
When does the Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces series start?
Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces Game 1 is Sunday, September 27, at 4:00 p.m. ET at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas.
What is the Fever vs Aces schedule?
The Fever vs Aces schedule lists Game 1 on Sept. 27 in Las Vegas, Game 2 on Sept. 29 in Indianapolis, and Game 3 (if necessary) on Oct. 1 back in Las Vegas.
How to watch Fever vs Aces?
How to watch Fever vs Aces is straightforward: Game 1 on ABC, Game 2 on Amazon Prime Video, and Game 3 TV still TBD.
Who has home-court advantage?
Las Vegas holds home-court advantage as the No. 3 seed and hosts Games 1 and 3 of Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces.
What is the series format?
Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces is a best-of-three series with a 1-1-1 hosting arrangement.
