Last updated: October 1, 2026
Fever vs Sparks went Indiana’s way in 2026, two games to one. The Fever won 87–78 in May and 111–87 in June, and the Sparks took the July 8 rematch, 106–92. No game is scheduled now. The Sparks missed the playoffs, while the Fever made them.
Key takeaways
- Indiana won the 2026 season series, 2–1
- The Sparks’ one win came July 8, the night Caitlin Clark returned from injury
- Los Angeles finished 16–28, and Indiana finished 28–16
- No Fever vs Sparks game is on the calendar right now
Fever vs Sparks in 2026: How the Series Played Out
Three games, three different stories. The Fever won two of them, and the Sparks won the one that spoiled Caitlin Clark’s return.
| Date | Score | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 13 | Fever 87, Sparks 78 | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles |
| June 27 | Fever 111, Sparks 87 | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis |
| July 8 | Sparks 106, Fever 92 | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles |
May 13: Clark and Mitchell take over
Indiana opened the series in Los Angeles and won 87–78. Clark had 24 points and nine assists, and Kelsey Mitchell added 23 on 7-of-9 shooting.
Clark missed her first six threes, then hit one with 4:51 left in the fourth quarter to make it 78–63. The Sparks cut the gap to seven late, but they never got closer. Kelsey Plum led Los Angeles with 25 points, and the Sparks fell to 0–2 on the young season.
There was one more storyline in Indiana’s lineup. Monique Billings made her regular-season debut for the Fever with nine points and eight rebounds. Boston had a quiet night by her standards, with four points and seven rebounds, and she fouled out with 3:32 left.
June 27: Indiana pulls away at home
The rematch in Indianapolis wasn’t close. The Fever shot 55 percent and made 10 of 19 threes. The Sparks went 4 of 20 from deep. Mitchell scored 26 in a 111–87 win, and it all came with two of the league’s top scorers sidelined.
Ogwumike led Los Angeles with 17 points, but she had little help. The Sparks made just 43 percent of their shots, and the Fever pulled away early. Indiana led 57–37 at halftime and never looked back.
July 8: The Sparks spoil Clark’s return
Clark came back after missing two games with a back injury, but she was on a minutes limit. She played 16 minutes, in shifts of about three, and finished with nine points.
Los Angeles took advantage. Nneka Ogwumike had 24 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. Rae Burrell scored 22, and Dearica Hamby added 21 points and nine rebounds. The Sparks led 82–71 going into the fourth and won 106–92 to snap a three-game losing streak. Mitchell scored 29 for Indiana, and Aliyah Boston sat out with a leg injury.
Indiana got help around Mitchell. Lexie Hull had 14 points, Damiris Dantas had 12, and Tyasha Harris had 10. It still wasn’t enough. The Fever fell to 12–9, while the Sparks moved to 9–11.
Over the three games, the Fever outscored the Sparks 290–271. Last season’s Aug. 29 meeting in Los Angeles was even tighter. Indiana won 76–75 after Boston made a late steal. She finished with 22 points, 11 rebounds, and a career-high six steals.
Is There a Fever vs Sparks Game Coming Up?
No. The Sparks’ season ended on Sept. 24, so nothing is on the calendar. The WNBA also hasn’t released its 2027 schedule yet.
What we do know is that next season will be longer. The league is moving from 44 games to 50 per team. How many times Indiana and Los Angeles will meet is still unknown. Check WNBA.com once the schedule comes out.
The longer season also pushes the calendar back. Under the new labor deal, the 2027 season can run as late as Nov. 21. That gives the league more room to fit in the extra games.
Where the Fever Stand Now
Indiana finished 28–16 and earned the No. 6 seed. In the first round, the Fever are tied 1–1 with the defending champion Las Vegas Aces. Game 3 is Thursday, Oct. 1, at 9 p.m. ET on USA Network. The winner faces the Golden State–Dallas winner in the semifinals.
Game 2 showed what this team can do. Indiana won 99–89 on Sept. 29. Clark finished with 27 points, 15 assists, and seven rebounds. She had 14 points and 11 assists in the first half alone, the first points-assists double-double in a half in WNBA playoff history. Mitchell scored 26, and Boston added 22.
The Fever outscored Las Vegas 58–26 in the paint. Clark fouled out with 2:45 left and Indiana up 92–83, but the lead held.
Mitchell has been a story all year. She scored 20 or more points in a WNBA-record 21 straight games, a streak ESPN tracked through August. Indiana also topped 100 points in a league-record 16 games.
For Game 3, the probable starting five is Clark, Mitchell, Lexie Hull, Makayla Timpson, and Boston. Las Vegas counters with A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young, and Chelsea Gray, who hit a buzzer-beater against Indiana during the regular season.
Where the Sparks Stand: A Season Built Around a Goodbye
Los Angeles finished 16–28 and missed the playoffs for the sixth straight year. That is the longest active drought in the WNBA. The Sparks also finished with the second-worst defense in the league.
The year started with hope. Plum played at an MVP level early and led the league in scoring, but injuries limited her, and she was later traded. Cameron Brink missed nine games. The Sparks parted ways with general manager Raegan Pebley in July and have since hired Ariana Andonian for the job.
The defense was the biggest problem. It was supposed to improve with Ogwumike and Ariel Atkins on the roster, but it stayed near the bottom of the league all year. By the All-Star break, they were 10–17 and five games out of the final playoff spot.
Nneka Ogwumike’s farewell
The bright spot was Ogwumike’s last season. She had 17 points, 15 rebounds, and five assists in her final game on Sept. 24. It was her 19th double-double of the year, a Sparks single-season record.
The Valkyries spoiled the night with a 17–4 run to win 76–75. Ogwumike retires as the franchise’s all-time leading scorer with 8,047 points. The team will name the player sanctuary at its new practice facility after her.
| Fever | Sparks | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 record | 28–16 | 16–28 |
| Postseason | No. 6 seed, in the playoffs | Missed, sixth straight year |
| Biggest storyline | Clark and Mitchell | Ogwumike’s retirement |
Looking ahead, the Sparks have just five players under contract for 2027: Ariel Atkins, Hamby, Erica Wheeler, Brink, and Monique Akoa Makani. Burrell is a restricted free agent, and the team owns two first-round picks in the next draft.
People Also Ask
Who won the last Fever vs Sparks game?
The Sparks won 106–92 on July 8, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Nneka Ogwumike had 24 points, and Rae Burrell scored 22. It was the Sparks’ only win in the three-game series, and it snapped a three-game losing streak.
Who won the Fever vs Sparks series in 2026?
Indiana won two of three games. The Fever won 87–78 in Los Angeles on May 13 and 111–87 in Indianapolis on June 27. Los Angeles won the July 8 rematch, 106–92. The Fever outscored the Sparks 290–271 overall.
Did Caitlin Clark play against the Sparks in 2026?
Yes. On May 13, she had 24 points and nine assists in an 87–78 win. On July 8, she returned from a back injury and played 16 minutes under a minutes limit. She scored nine points in the loss, and Indiana fell to 12–9.
Are the Sparks in the playoffs?
No. Los Angeles finished 16–28 and missed the playoffs for the sixth straight year. Their season ended Sept. 24 with a 76–75 loss to Golden State in Nneka Ogwumike’s final game. It was the franchise’s sixth straight year without a playoff berth, and it has been 10 years since the Sparks last won a title.
When do the Fever play the Sparks next?
No game is scheduled right now. The WNBA hasn’t released its 2027 schedule, but each team will play 50 games, up from 44. Check WNBA.com for dates once the league publishes them.
The Bottom Line
Fever vs Sparks ended 2–1 for Indiana in 2026, but the Sparks won the game that got the most attention. The Fever took the other two by a combined 33 points.
There is no game on the calendar now. The Fever reached the playoffs, and the Sparks are starting over after a 16–28 season, a new general manager, and Nneka Ogwumike’s farewell.
When the 2027 schedule comes out, the first Fever vs Sparks date will be an easy one to circle. Until then, bookmark this page and check back.
