The WNBA playoffs kicked off on Sunday, Sept. 14, with four games throughout the day.
The Fever and Dream played Game 1 in Atlanta, with the Dream coming out on top 80-68. Despite leading after the first quarter, the Fever fell short, thanks to great second and fourth quarters from the Dream.
Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard both scored 20 points for Atlanta. Naz Hillmon scored 16, and Brionna Jones scored 12 in the victory.
The Fever only had two players finish in double figures. Kelsey Mitchell scored a game-high 27 points on 9-of-18 shooting. Odyssey Sims scored 10 points, while Lexie Hull had nine points and Aliyah Boston had eight points.
The series shifts to Indiana for Game 2 on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The Dream can advance with a victory.
The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch Fever vs. Dream.
What channel is Fever vs. Dream on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
WNBA fans can watch Game 2 between the Fever and Dream live on ESPN. This is a must-win for Indiana, or else the team is eliminated from the postseason.
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Fever vs. Dream start time
- Date: Tuesday, Sept. 16
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Game 2 between the Fever and Dream will tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Fever vs. Dream radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM channel 86
Fans can listen to the Fever vs. Dream game live on SiriusXM channel 86.
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WNBA Playoffs 2025 schedule
First round
(1) Minnesota Lynx vs. (8) Golden State Valkyries
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun., Sept. 14 | Game 1 | 1 p.m. | Lynx 101, Valkyries 72 |
| Wed., Sept. 17 | Game 2 | 10 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Fri., Sept. 19 | Game 3* | 7:30 or 8 p.m. | ESPN2, Fubo |
*If necessary
(4) Phoenix Mercury vs. (5) New York Liberty
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun., Sept. 14 | Game 1 | 5 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Wed., Sept. 17 | Game 2 | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Fri., Sept. 19 | Game 3* | 9 or 9:30 p.m. | ESPN2, Fubo |
*If necessary
(3) Atlanta Dream vs. (6) Indiana Fever
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun., Sept. 14 | Game 1 | 3 p.m. | Dream 80, Fever 68 |
| Tues., Sept. 16 | Game 2 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Thurs., Sept. 18 | Game 3* | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN2, Fubo |
*If necessary
(2) Las Vegas Aces vs. (7) Seattle Storm
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun., Sept. 14 | Game 1 | 10 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Tues., Sept. 16 | Game 2 | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Thurs., Sept. 18 | Game 3* | 9 or 9:30 p.m. | ESPN2, Fubo |
*If necessary
Semifinals
Semifinal 1: TBD vs. TBD
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun., Sept. 21 | Game 1 | 3 p.m. | ABC, Fubo |
| Tues., Sept. 23 | Game 2 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Fri., Sept. 26 | Game 3 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN2, Fubo |
| Sun., Sept. 28 | Game 4* | 1 or 8 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Tues., Sept. 30 | Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
*If necessary
Semifinal 2: TBD vs. TBD
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun., Sept. 21 | Game 1 | 5 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Tues., Sept. 23 | Game 2 | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Fri., Sept. 26 | Game 3 | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN2, Fubo |
| Sun., Sept. 28 | Game 4* | 3 p.m. | ABC, Fubo |
| Tues., Sept. 30 | Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
*If necessary
WNBA Finals
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri., Oct. 3 | Game 1 | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Sun., Oct. 5 | Game 2 | 3 p.m. | ABC, Fubo |
| Wed., Oct. 8 | Game 3 | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Fri., Oct. 10 | Game 4 | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Sun., Oct. 12 | Game 5* | 3 p.m. | ABC, Fubo |
| Wed., Oct. 15 | Game 6* | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Fri., Oct. 17 | Game 7* | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
*If necessary