Indiana and Minnesota close the 2026 regular season against each other twice in three days, once in Indianapolis and once in Minneapolis. Both games carry real weight: the Lynx are protecting the top seed and the Fever are fighting for home court in a first round series.
Both Games
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, September 22 | Minnesota at Indiana | 8:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| Thursday, September 24 | Indiana at Minnesota | 8:00 p.m. | USA Network |
Where Both Teams Stand
Minnesota is 31-10 and holds the number one overall seed. Indiana is 27-14 and sitting fifth. Because the WNBA seeds one through eight by overall record, these two games can move the bottom half of the bracket even though the gap between the teams is four games.
The Last Meeting
Minnesota beat Indiana 108-100 in Minneapolis on August 2. The Lynx have been the league’s steadiest team all season, and the Fever will get a close look at a possible postseason opponent twice before the bracket is set.
What’s at Stake
For Minnesota it is the top seed and the path that comes with it. For Indiana it is the difference between the four and five seeds, or a slide further down if things break badly. Atlanta is half a game ahead of the Fever, and Dallas, New York and Washington are all within striking distance below.
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