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The Indiana Fever will make a last attempt to stay in the WNBA Playoffs in tonight's game against the Connecticut Sun. Below, we've put together everything you need to know about tuning in, including how to watch the Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun, when the game tips off, and ways to tune in from anywhere.
Game 1 of the playoffs saw Connecticut come together quickly despite starting point guard Tyasha Harris' first-quarter injury. Recent trade Marina Mabrey subbed in and put up 27 points, the most in off-the-bench WNBA Playoff history, and helped lead the team to a 93-69 victory over Indiana. The Fever, led by Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell, are making their first playoff appearance since 2016. If the team loses tonight's game in Connecticut, they'll be eliminated from the tournament since Round 1 is the best of three games. But if they manage to pull off an upset and win, the two teams will head to Game 3, this time hosted in Indiana.
Whether you're rooting for the Connecticut Sun or the Indiana Fever, we'll make sure you can tune in. Make sure to bookmark our WNBA Playoffs streaming guide for info on upcoming games.
The Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun game will air on Wednesday on ESPN in the US. The game tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET, but WNBA Countdown coverage begins on the network at 7 p.m. If you don't have ESPN through cable, you can still catch the game through month-to-month live TV services like Sling TV, Fubo, or DirecTV Stream. All of these services also offer ESPN2, so you'll be able to watch a potential Game 3 should the Fever win tonight. ESPN+ will not carry the game tonight.
Sling TV will be your cheapest option, with plans starting at $40 a month. Sling is running an introductory promo where you can get your first month for just $15. You'll need to subscribe to Sling Orange to access ESPN. The plan also carries ESPN2, ESPN3, and 32 other channels.
Fubo is another solid option that carries ESPN and more than 180 other channels. The streaming service costs $80 a month, but first-time customers can get a one-week free trial and a reduced rate of $50 for their first month of service.
DirecTV Stream offers all of the perks of DirecTV with no long-term contracts or hardware. The cheapest Entertainment + Sports pack plan has ESPN andovern 90 other channels for $95 a month. New customers can try it out free for five days and then get their first two months for $80 a month.
If you'll be traveling away from the US when the game tips off, you can still keep up with your usual website and apps — like the above streaming subscriptions — from anywhere using a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs are handy tech tools that let you change your device's virtual location (plus, they can boost your cybersecurity). Since the services we've highlighted today require US forms of payment, this will be best for Americans who are simply traveling abroad at the moment.
We recommend giving ExpressVPN a try, since it's beginner-friendly, easy to use, and has a 30-day money-back guarantee. You can find additional info in our ExpressVPN review, and keep reading to learn how to use a VPN below.
Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.
