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Aces vs. Fever Series Opens Sunday With Caitlin Clark

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 11:02 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Las Vegas Aces open a first-round series against the Indiana Fever on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026.
The Aces are the No. 3 seed (31-13) and the Fever are No. 6 (28-16).
Game 1 begins at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT) on ABC.
MVP A’ja Wilson averages 26.2 points and 1.9 blocks per game.
Guard Caitlin Clark returns from a back injury.

History

Historical Context

The WNBA launched in 1997 with eight franchises, highlighted by the Houston Comets winning the first four championships under Cynthia Cooper. Since then the league has expanded to 15 teams by 2026, with the Las Vegas Aces—originally the Utah Starzz—becoming a contender. Their 2026 first-round matchup against the Indiana Fever echoes the early playoff rivalries that helped grow the league’s fan base and broadcast deals.

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Story summary

Las Vegas Aces open a first-round series against the Indiana Fever on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026.
The Aces are the No. 3 seed (31-13) and the Fever are No. 6 (28-16).
Game 1 begins at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT) on ABC.
MVP A’ja Wilson averages 26.2 points and 1.9 blocks per game.
Guard Caitlin Clark returns from a back injury.

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