The WNBA season opener features the Indiana Fever facing the Dallas Wings, showcasing the last four No. 1 overall draft picks. Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston lead the Fever, while Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd represent the Wings.
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WNBA season opener features Indiana Fever vs. Dallas Wings
Last four No. 1 overall draft picks will compete
Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston lead the Fever
Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd represent the Wings
Wings defeated Fever 95-80 in preseason matchup
Indiana FeverDallas WingsCaitlin ClarkAliyah Boston
Saturday's star-studded WNBA matchup between the Indiana Fever and the Dallas Wings will feature the last four No. 1 overall draft picks.
The Fever, led by Aliyah Boston (2023 No. 1 pick) and Caitlin Clark (2024 No. 1 overall pick), will open the 30th season of the WNBA against the Wings, led by Paige Bueckers (2025 No. 1 pick) and Azzi Fudd (2026 No. 1 pick). Saturday's season-opening matchup not only pits the last four consecutive No. 1 draft picks against each other, it features the past two Rookie of the Year winners in Clark (2024) and Bueckers (2025).
It'll mark the second matchup between the squads in a little more than a week after the Wings soundly defeated the Fever 95-80 in the preseason on April 30. Bueckers (20) and Maddy Siegrist (18) combined for 38 points in the win, while Clark had 21 points in the losing effort.
Clark, who was limited to 13 games last season due to injuries, said she's "really excited" to be back.
"I feel great," Clark said on Tuesday. "Even the preseason games were really fun for myself too. I treat those like real games... Obviously we have a lot of areas to improve, especially during the Dallas game. You certainly saw that defensively I think has been our focus."
Q&A
What time is the WNBA season opener between the Fever and Wings?
The WNBA season opener between the Indiana Fever and Dallas Wings is scheduled for Saturday.
Where can I watch the Indiana Fever vs. Dallas Wings game?
The game can be watched on the designated sports network airing WNBA games; check local listings for details.
Who are the last four No. 1 overall draft picks playing in the game?
The last four No. 1 overall draft picks include Aliyah Boston (2023), Caitlin Clark (2024), Paige Bueckers (2025), and Azzi Fudd (2026).
What were the results of the preseason game between the Fever and Wings?
In the preseason game on April 30, the Dallas Wings defeated the Indiana Fever 95-80.
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) and Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) during an inbounds play in the first half at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Apr 30, 2026 in Indianapolis, IN, USA.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) and Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) during an inbounds play in the first half at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Apr 30, 2026 in Indianapolis, IN, USA.
