The Las Vegas Aces host the Indiana Fever on September 27, 2026, at the Michelob ULTRA Arena for Game 1 of their best-of-three first-round WNBA playoff series. Both teams enter the postseason looking to advance following competitive regular-season campaigns.
Las Vegas enters the playoffs as the third seed with a 31-13 record, finishing the regular season on a strong six-game winning streak. Meanwhile, Indiana claimed the sixth seed with a 28-16 record, marking the franchise’s third consecutive playoff appearance. The two teams previously met in a grueling semifinal series last year, which ended in a dramatic overtime win for Las Vegas.
During the 2026 regular season, Indiana won the season series 2-1 against the Aces. However, the Fever enter the postseason dealing with key injuries. Veteran point guard Tyasha Harris suffered a broken fibula and is sidelined for the remainder of the season, while Aliyah Boston is managing a lower leg injury. Caitlin Clark is listed as probable with a back issue.
For Las Vegas, center A’ja Wilson anchors the squad. Wilson led the WNBA in scoring during the regular season, averaging 26.2 points per game while playing through a lingering back injury that previously kept her out of the FIBA World Cup.
2026 WNBA Playoff First-Round Schedule: Aces vs. Fever
- Game 1: Fever at Aces – Sunday, September 27 at 4:00 PM ET (Broadcast on ABC)
- Game 2: Aces at Fever – Tuesday, September 29 at 6:30 PM ET
- Game 3 (if necessary): Fever at Aces – Thursday, October 1 (Time TBA)
The opening round follows a 1-1-1 format, bringing pressure to both squads as they fight to secure an early advantage in the series.
