On September 18, 2026, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever resume their WNBA season following a three-week hiatus due to the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin, Germany. The Fever, holding a record of 26-14, last competed on August 28, securing a 111-91 victory against the Connecticut Sun.
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During the World Cup, Clark made her debut, helping Team USA claim its fifth consecutive gold medal with a 97-79 win over France on September 13. Over six games, she averaged 7.8 points, 5.3 assists, and 2.2 rebounds. New York Liberty's Breanna Stewart was named tournament MVP with averages of 12.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2.8 assists.
The Fever are set to play their 41st regular-season game against the Toronto Tempo on September 18, with tipoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT at the Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto. Fans can watch the game on ION or stream it via Prime Video.
This matchup marks the third meeting between the Fever and Tempo, with Toronto's current season record standing at 11-29. Toronto's head coach Sandy Brondello announced that All-Star Marina Mabrey will miss the team's final four games of the season. Mabrey averaged 20.8 points, 3.7 assists, and 3.3 rebounds in 32 games this year.
Following the game against Toronto, the Fever’s schedule includes:
- September 20 vs. Washington Mystics, 3 p.m. CT, NBA TV, Local 5 in Des Moines, WQAD in the Quad Cities
- September 22 vs. Minnesota Lynx, 7 p.m. CT, ESPN
- September 24 at Minnesota Lynx, 7 p.m. CT, USA Network
Clark's current season statistics before Friday's game include averages of 22.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 8.4 assists over 36 games. In previous seasons, her performance has shown steady improvement, showcasing a notable effect on her team.
Cooper Worth is a service/trending reporter for the Des Moines Register. He can be contacted at [email protected] or followed on social media.