Indiana Fever secure first 2026 WNBA victory with win over LA Sparks
Caitlin Clark features in squad as Indiana Fever defeat LA Sparks 87-78; fixtures against new franchises confirmed
The Indiana Fever have claimed their first victory of the 2026 WNBA regular season, defeating the LA Sparks 87-78 in Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 12. The result brings the Fever to a 1-1 record following the opening two games of the campaign.
Caitlin Clark, a former University of Iowa standout, participated in the match. While the source material confirms her involvement in the contest, specific statistical outputs regarding her individual performance metrics were not detailed in the reporting from the Des Moines Register.
The Fever’s schedule for the remainder of May includes a series of high-profile matchups. The team is set to host the Washington Mystics on May 15, followed by a clash with the Seattle Storm on May 17.
Looking further ahead, the Fever are scheduled to face two newly identified opponents in the league. The team will play the Portland Fire on May 20 and the Golden State Valkyries on May 22. These fixtures mark the integration of new franchises into the regular-season calendar.
The outcome in Los Angeles underscores the competitive nature of the opening round, with the Fever demonstrating resilience to secure the win away from home. The team now turns its attention to the upcoming slate of games as the season progresses.
