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The WNBA Playoffs begin today, and among the four scheduled games is a showdown between the Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun. Below, we’ve compiled all the info on how to watch Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun Game 1, including cable and streaming options.
The Connecticut Sun is no stranger to the Playoffs, but this year marks the Indiana Fever’s first time in the top 8 since 2016. The Sun, helmed by Olympian Alyssa Thomas, made it to the semifinals in 2023 but ultimately lost to the New York Liberty. They have yet to win a Championship, but they’ve made it to the Finals four times. Their last Finals appearance was in 2022, when they lost to the Las Vegas Aces.
The Indiana Fever have also never won a championship, but they’ve competed in the Finals twice. They’ve been unable to clinch a Playoffs spot for the better part of a decade, but the team — led by rookie Caitlin Clark and veteran Kelsey Mitchell — ranked sixth in the league this season, vastly improving after a bumpy start.
The two to three Round 1 games will be spread across multiple networks, but we’ve highlighted everything you need to know about tuning in below. You can find details on other games in our 2024 WNBA streaming guide and learn how to see the Fever and Sun in person in our tickets guide.
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How to watch Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun in the US
The Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun games will be spread across ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2. Game 1 will air on ABC, Game 2 on ESPN, and Game 3 on ESPN2 (if the series goes to a third game). Cord-cutters can still get in on the action via a month-to-month live TV package.
Sling TV is your cheapest option. You’ll need to subscribe to Sling Orange + Blue, which costs $55 a month, to access ESPN channels and ABC. It’s important to note that Sling’s local channel coverage is selective, so you should double-check to ensure that it’s available in your region before subscribing. Right now, new customers can get $25 off their first month, meaning that you can catch the entire month of Playoffs for just $30.
For just the essentials without any extra fluff, Sling TV is the streaming service you’re looking for. It’s more customizable than other plans, with three options you can choose from, so you pay for only what you need. New members get their first month for $25 off.
Fubo is another great live TV option with a sports focus. The streaming service carries more than 180 live channels, including ESPN channels and broad ABC coverage. Subscriptions are a bit more expensive, at $80 a month, but new customers can try it out free for one week (and then get their first month for a reduced rate of $50).
Fubo is the streaming service for sports fans. Its huge library of channels includes regional and international sports leagues, setting it apart from the competition. You can also tack on additional programming to your plan, but it’ll cost you extra.
How to watch Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun from anywhere
If you’re traveling outside the US and still want to keep up with games via your streaming subscriptions, you can do so with a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs enable people to change their device’s virtual location so that they can still use their go-to websites and apps from anywhere. This option will work best for Americans who are simply traveling abroad since the services we’ve highlighted require US payment methods.
Not sure where to get started when it comes to VPNs? Our go-to rec is ExpressVPN since it’s beginner-friendly and has a 30-day money-back guarantee if you find it’s not what you’re looking for. You can read all about it in our ExpressVPN review, and see below to learn how to use it.
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How to watch Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don’t already have one.
- Install it on the device you’re planning to watch on.
- Turn it on and set it to a US location.
- Sign up for one of the above streaming services with a US form of payment.
- Navigate to the correct channel and enjoy the competition.
Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.
Lillian Brown
Associate Editor of Streaming
Lillian Brown is the Associate Editor of Streaming for Business Insider. She joined the company in early 2024 as a Fellow before joining us full-time a few months later. She focuses on ‘how to watch’ guides for streaming services and live events for the Reviews team. She also covers VPN usage.Her entertainment writing has appeared in a variety of publications, including Vulture, TV Guide, Time, Esquire, and The Daily Beast, among others. She specializes in writing about film and television. Previously, she worked in the Living/Arts department of The Boston Globe.When not teaching people how to stream the best live sports and TV shows, Lillian can be found long-distance running, watching the latest season of For All Mankind, or playing through The Last of Us Part II on her PS4 yet again.