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Caitlin Clark & Fever Tonight: Exact Start Time & TV Channel Revealed
WNBA Games Tonight: Your Complete Guide to August 6, 2026
Updated: August 6, 2026, 12:17 PM ET
What’s happening: Three WNBA games are on tap for Thursday night, plus exciting news about Team USA!
Quick Summary for Busy Fans
- Three games tonight – two on Prime Video, one on WNBA League Pass
- Caitlin Clark & Aliyah Boston are probable to play for Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces
- Big news: Both Clark and Boston made the 2026 FIBA World Cup team for USA Basketball!
- Standings leaders: Minnesota Lynx (West) and Atlanta Dream/Indiana Fever (tied in East)
Tonight’s Game Schedule & How to Watch
Game 1: Las Vegas Aces @ Indiana Fever
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Start Time | Check local listings (typically 7:00 PM ET) |
| TV Channel | Prime Video |
| Streaming | Prime Video (included with Amazon Prime) |
| Key Players | Caitlin Clark (Probable), Aliyah Boston (Probable) |
Pro Tip: You can watch on Prime Video with an Amazon Prime subscription. No cable needed!
Game 2: Los Angeles Sparks @ Minnesota Lynx
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Start Time | Check local listings (typically 8:00 PM ET) |
| TV Channel | Prime Video |
| Streaming | Prime Video (included with Amazon Prime) |
| Injury Report | Lynx: Chloe Bibby OUT (personal reasons) • Sparks: No injuries reported |
Game 3: Third Matchup
- Channel: WNBA League Pass (subscription required)
- Teams: Check the official WNBA schedule for the third game details
Injury Reports Made Simple
Fever vs Aces
- Caitlin Clark – Probable (likely to play)
- Aliyah Boston – Probable (likely to play)
- Full report: Official WNBA Injury Report PDF
Lynx vs Sparks
| Team | Player | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | Chloe Bibby | OUT | Personal reasons |
| Los Angeles Sparks | None | – | No injuries reported |
Important: "Probable" means the player is expected to play but it’s not 100% guaranteed. "Out" means they will not play.
Big News: Clark & Boston Headed to World Cup!
What Happened?
Indiana Fever stars Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston were selected for the first time to represent USA Basketball at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
Where & When?
- Location: Berlin, Germany
- Dates: September 4–13, 2026
- Tournament: FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup
Team USA Connections
- Fever Head Coach Stephanie White will be an assistant coach for Team USA
- Tamika Catchings (Fever legend) is the only other Fever player to ever make a World Cup team
Team USA Preliminary Schedule
- Sept 4 vs China
- Sept 6 vs Italy
- Sept 7 vs Czech Republic
How it works: Best record in each group goes straight to quarterfinals. 2nd & 3rd place teams play a qualification tournament for remaining spots.
Current Standings (As of Aug 6, 2026)
Eastern Conference
| Rank | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1⃣ | Atlanta Dream | 19-11 |
| 1⃣ | Indiana Fever | 19-11 |
| 3⃣ | New York Liberty | 19-13 |
| 4⃣ | Washington Mystics | 17-12 |
| 5⃣ | Chicago Sky | 12-19 |
| 6⃣ | Toronto Tempo | 10-20 |
| 7⃣ | Connecticut Sun | 7-23 |
Tie at the top! Dream and Fever are dead even at 19-11.
Western Conference
| Rank | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1⃣ | Minnesota Lynx | 25-6 |
| 2⃣ | Las Vegas Aces | 21-9 |
| 2⃣ | Golden State Valkyries | 21-9 |
| 4⃣ | Dallas Wings | 19-12 |
| 5⃣ | Los Angeles Sparks | 11-18 |
| 6⃣ | Phoenix Mercury | 12-20 |
| 7⃣ | Portland Fire | 11-19 |
| 8⃣ | Seattle Storm | 6-27 |
Lynx soaring! Minnesota has the best record in the league at 25-6.
Yesterday’s Results (Aug 5, 2026)
Check the WNBA scoreboard for complete Wednesday night results.
Key Takeaways
- Tonight is a double-header on Prime Video – easy to watch with one subscription
- Clark & Boston are playing tonight AND going to the World Cup – huge week for Fever fans!
- Minnesota Lynx are dominant – best record in basketball (25-6)
- Eastern Conference race is tight – Dream and Fever tied for first
- Stephanie White coaching Team USA – Fever representation on the bench too
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I need cable to watch tonight’s games?
No! Two games are on Prime Video (included with Amazon Prime). The third is on WNBA League Pass (separate subscription).
2. What does "probable" mean for Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston?
It means they are expected to play tonight. It’s the most positive injury designation before "available."
3. When is the FIBA World Cup and where?
September 4–13, 2026 in Berlin, Germany. Team USA plays China, Italy, and Czech Republic in the first round.
4. Who leads the WNBA standings right now?
- West: Minnesota Lynx (25-6)
- East: Atlanta Dream & Indiana Fever tied at 19-11
5. Has a Fever player ever made the World Cup team before?
Only one: Tamika Catchings (Fever legend). Clark and Boston are the 2nd and 3rd Fever players ever selected!
Summary
Tonight (Aug 6, 2026) brings three WNBA games, headlined by Fever vs Aces and Sparks vs Lynx on Prime Video. Superstars Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston are probable to play hours after learning they made the 2026 USA World Cup team heading to Berlin in September. The Minnesota Lynx own the league’s best record (25-6), while the Eastern Conference has a two-way tie at the top between the Dream and Fever. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to the WNBA, tonight’s Prime Video double-header is the perfect way to watch!
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