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The WNBA is back, and this weekend offers a massive slate of games for every team in the league. Among the scheduled games is a Fever and Mercury match-up that’s not to be missed. Keep reading to learn how to watch the Phoenix Mercury vs. Indiana Fever, whether you have cable or are looking for a livestreaming alternative.
The WNBA returns this week following its Olympic break, wherein 12 of the league’s best players won the gold medal in Paris. Three of those players hail from the Mercury, including Kahleah Copper, Brittney Griner, and Diana Taurasi (who brought home her sixth gold medal this year). There were no Fever players in the Olympic lineup, leaving the team (which nabbed no. 1 draft pick Caitlin Clark this season) with plenty of time to train together.
The Mercury and Fever have played each other twice this season so far, and the Indiana team won both times. The teams have similar records in the 2024 season, with the Mercury sitting at sixth and the Fever at seventh in league rankings. Tonight’s game in Indianapolis will see whether the Fever can go for a third W or if the Mercury (who beat the Chicago Sky 85-65 last night) can pull off a win.
Below, we’ve put together everything you need to know about watching the game. Don’t forget to bookmark our WNBA streaming guide for info on future games, and check out our WNBA tickets hub for details on how to attend in person.
How to watch Phoenix Mercury vs. Indiana Fever in the US
Phoenix Mercury vs. Indiana Fever will air at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, August 16, on ION in the US. Cord-cutting WNBA fans can catch the game using a live TV package like Fubo, which carries ION and over 180 other channels. It’s a super sports-friendly service and one that we recommend to WNBA fans since it offers every channel you need to catch the remaining nationally broadcast games in the 2024 season. Subscriptions cost $79.99 a month, but first-time customers can try out Fubo free for one week.
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 Phoenix Mercury vs. Indiana Fever from anywhere
WNBA fans who will be traveling away from home during the game can still access their go-to streaming subscriptions using a VPN. VPNs (or virtual private networks) are easy ways to temporarily switch a device’s virtual location, allowing you to use your usual apps and websites from anywhere. They’re also solid ways to instantly give your online privacy a boost. ExpressVPN is our go-to suggestion since it’s an easy-to-use VPN with a 30-day money-back guarantee. You can find a full breakdown of the service in our official ExpressVPN review, and see below to learn how to use a VPN.
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How to watch Phoenix Mercury vs. Indiana Fever 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 the above streaming service with a US form of payment.
- Navigate to ION 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.
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