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🏀 We’ve got basketball fever

Your guide to the 2024 Indiana Fever season
Gainbridge Fieldhouse during the Indiana Fever 2024 Draft watch party
City Editor Nicole attending the 2024 WNBA Draft Watch Party at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. | Photo by INDYtoday team
"[Indiana is] Hollywood right now,” said Indiana Fever’s Erica Wheeler during a recent media interview. All eyes are on Indiana basketball right now, especially with the arrival of Caitlin Clark, and the team is embracing it.

WNBA ticket sales are soaring + teams are even booking bigger venues for when Clark and the team come to town, according to IBJ. It’s a highly anticipated season, and lucky for us Hoosiers, we won’t have to go far to witness the Fever play.

The first preseason game is today against the Dallas Wings in Texas. To help make sure you don’t miss the action, we’re sharing a season preview to get you hyped up to cheer on women’s basketball.

Caitlin Clark on the screen at Gainbridge Fieldhouse when selected during Draft

Caitlin Clark was the No. 1 draft pick selected by the Indiana Fever.

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Upcoming home game schedule

Home games take place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. See the full schedule.
  • Friday, May 10 — Preseason: Atlanta Dream vs. Indiana Fever
  • Thursday, May 16 — New York Liberty vs. Indiana Fever
  • Monday, May 20 — Connecticut Sun vs. Indiana Fever
  • Tuesday, May 28 — Los Angeles Sparks vs. Indiana Fever
  • Thursday, May 30 — Seattle Storm vs. Indiana Fever
  • Saturday, June 1 — Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever
Get tickets.

Want to watch the Fever from the comfort of your home? Our local news partner, TEGNA, has teamed up with the Indiana Fever to broadcast games locally on WTHR (Channel 13). The broadcast schedule will include 17 Fever games — including the home opener on Thursday, May 16. Ten of the games will be shown for free over the air on WTHR, and seven of the games will be on WALV, which carries MeTV programming and is on Channel 13.3 and 46.1.
 
Events
Friday, May 3
  • Pasta Special for Pre-Race Fuel | Friday, May 3 | 5-11 p.m. | Ten Hands Social Bar & Eatery, 241 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | $21 | In celebration of the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and 5K, enjoy an exclusive, one-night only pasta special.
  • First Friday Bubbles and Beats | Friday, May 3 | 7-11 p.m. | The Alexander-Plat 99, 333 S. Delaware St., Indianapolis | Free admission | Immerse yourself in the soothing rhythms while enjoying a selection of refreshing bubbles.
Saturday, May 4
  • Midwest Cultural Fest | Saturday, May 4 | 3 p.m. | Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | $18-$148 | Grammy Award-nominated Afrobeats diva Ayra Starr will lead a star-studded lineup of international and Haitian artists.
Sunday, May 5
  • Indianapolis Indians vs. Buffalo Bisons | Sunday, May 5 | 1:35 p.m. | Victory Field, 501 W. Maryland St., Indianapolis | $13-$90 | It’s Kids Eat Free Sunday — all children 14 and under receive a free hot dog, bag of chips, and juice pouch with price of admission.
  • Sunday Sunset Meditation | Sunday, May 5 | 6-7 p.m. | Myriad Yoga, 1060 Capital St., Ste. 4-108, Indianapolis | Free | Guided meditation led by Tiffianie King of 3BFIT offers rest, restoration, release, and revival.
Friday, May 10
  • South Pacific: In Concert | Friday, May 10-Saturday, May 11 | 8 p.m. | Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis | Don’t miss this captivating performance of the beloved 10-time Tony Award-winning musical presented by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Indianapolis Men’s Chorus.*
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News Notes
Sports
  • For the first time in a decade, the Indiana Pacers won a playoff series — beating the Milwaukee Bucks 120-98 in Game 6 last night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Pacers will face the winner of the Philadelphia-New York series in the Eastern Conference semifinals. (AP/NBA)
Announced
  • The 500 Festival announced that this year’s grand marshal for the parade is Tamika Catchings, who is best known as a standout player during her 15-year career with the Indiana Fever. The 500 Festival Parade takes place on Saturday, May 25 at 12 p.m.
Coming Soon
  • The Barrel Bar, a “micro-speakeasy” featuring uncommon curated barrel-aged cocktails and an exclusive experience, is getting ready to open its doors downtown on Thursday, May 30. Pro tip: Reservations will be required and only available for parties of two.
Development
  • A Fishers-based developer is proposing plans to build a residential + commercial project that would include $1 million luxury condominiums. The two-phase plan features a public plaza and pedestrian space. The Fishers City Council could vote on the development at its meeting on Monday, June 17. (IBJ)
Eat
  • Starting tomorrow, May 4, Commission Row next to Gainbridge Fieldhouse will begin serving weekend brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Menu highlights include crab benedict, French omelette, croissant sticky buns, and stuffed French toast. Make a reservation.
Ranked
  • Are you a beer fan? You’re in the right place. Indianapolis ranked No. 7 on USA Today’s list of 10 best beer cities. It calls out Books & Brews, Guggman Haus, and Triton Brewing Company and Bistro.
Sports
  • As summer approaches, Mike Woodson and Indiana Basketball are eyeing big 2025 high school recruits. At the top of the list is Meleek Thomas, a top-10 guard from Pennsylvania who says he wants to make an official visit to Indiana. Listen with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
     
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    From the editor
    I’m loving all the national attention Indiana basketball is getting, both with the Pacers making the Playoffs + the Indiana Fever getting Caitlin Clark. I had so much fun at the Fever Draft Party and it was cool to see so many people excited about women’s basketball. Take a look.
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