The Indiana Fever are back in the postseason and ready for battle. After a record-setting year, the Fever enter the 2025 WNBA Playoffs as the No. 6 seed, where they’ll take on the surging No. 3 Atlanta Dream in a high-stakes first-round showdown. Fans won’t want to miss this series—it’s a matchup of grit, history, and two teams hungry for a deep playoff run.
The Fever Return to the Playoffs with Momentum
The Indiana Fever closed out their regular season with a 24-20 record, marking the best win total in franchise history and the most road wins (10) ever recorded by the team. This year also represents the first time since 2015 and 2016 that the Fever have earned back-to-back playoff berths, a milestone achieved under head coach Stephanie White’s return to the sidelines.
Atlanta Dream Aim to Continue Record-Breaking Season
The Atlanta Dream come into the playoffs stronger than ever. Finishing with a franchise-best 30 wins, the Dream doubled their victory total from last season and capped their campaign with a convincing 88-72 win over the Connecticut Sun. As the No. 3 seed, Atlanta will have home-court advantage in the series, adding another layer of difficulty for Indiana.
Full Schedule for Fever vs Dream First Round
Game 1 tips off Sunday, Sept. 14, at 3:00 p.m. ET from the Gateway Center Arena in Atlanta, broadcast nationally on ABC. The action shifts to Indianapolis for Game 2 on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse with a 7:30 p.m. start time on ESPN. If necessary, Game 3 will return to Atlanta on Thursday, Sept. 18, with coverage on ESPN2.
What This Matchup Means for Indiana’s Playoff Push
The Fever and Dream split their four-game regular season series at 2-2, setting the stage for a tightly contested battle. For Indiana, the postseason provides a chance to showcase its young core led by Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston, while Atlanta’s depth and momentum will test the Fever’s resilience. With the Fever finally back among the WNBA’s playoff regulars, fans can expect an emotional and hard-fought series.
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