How to Watch Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Debut on Disney+: Stream Fever vs. Sun

By Angela Tricarico
Published May 14, 2024, 3:02 p.m. ET
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The WNBA’s Caitlin Clark era is about to kick off.

After a record-breaking four years playing NCAA women’s basketball, the all-time leading scorer will make her professional debut with the Indiana Fever tonight, May 14, against the Connecticut Sun.

Last month, the point guard was selected first overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft by the Fever following four years at the University of Iowa, and tonight, she’ll play her first regular-season game in the W.

Clark’s collegiate career ended by shattering some TV records: the most-watched basketball game on TV since 2019 was this year’s NCAA Women’s March Madness final and the 2024 WNBA Draft also broke records, so it’s safe to say there’s a lot of interest in tonight’s tilt against the Connecticut Sun.

While the WNBA airs across a number of channels and streaming services, tonight’s game is set to air on TV on ESPN, but for the first time ever, it’ll be simulcast to Disney+. In fact, it’ll be the first time live non-animated sports stream live on Disney+.

When Is Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Debut?

Caitlin Clark makes her WNBA debut tonight, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. ET, when the Indiana Fever takes on the Connecticut Sun.

How to Watch Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun on Disney+:

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If you don’t have cable, Disney+ is the most cost-effective way to tune into tonight’s game between the Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun (plus, the Phoenix Mercury at last year’s champion Las Vegas Aces matchup will stream directly after it).

SUBSCRIBE TO DISNEY+

Disney+ costs $7.99/month with ads (less than ESPN+’s $10.99/month price) and $13.99/month without ads — since the game is a live event, it’ll have ads no matter which subscription you choose.

Additionally, you can bundle Disney+ with Hulu and ESPN+ to catch future WNBA games for $14.99/month with ads or $24.99/month without ads.

Can I Watch Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun For Free?

Disney+ does not currently offer a free trial, but there is a way to watch the game for free. Hulu + Live TV, which comes with live ESPN and Disney+, now offers a three-day free trial for new users.

After the trial period is over, it’ll cost $76.99/month.

Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun preview

According to an ESPN analytics matchup predictor, the Sun has a 63.9% chance of winning tonight’s game.

Last season, the two teams met four times during the regular season; Connecticut won all four of those matchups, but Indiana didn’t have Clark last season.

A player like her could turn out to make a huge difference.

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