From a historic halftime ceremony Saturday to All-Star voting closing this weekend, it’s a pivotal stretch for the Fever and their fans.
The Indiana Fever are turning this Saturday night into one for the history books — and for the next few months, Gainbridge Fieldhouse will be the place to be for WNBA basketball in Indianapolis.
WNBA pioneer Val Ackerman coming to Indy for halftime honor
The Fever will host Inspiring Women Night presented by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield on Saturday, June 27, when the team takes on the Los Angeles Sparks at 8 p.m. ET. The evening’s centerpiece: a halftime ceremony honoring Val Ackerman, the WNBA’s founding president, with the Lin Dunn Inspiring Women Award.
Ackerman led the league from its very first tip-off in 1996 through 2005, guiding it through its first eight seasons and laying the groundwork for what the WNBA has become. As the league celebrates its 30th anniversary season, she’ll be joined on the court by Fever legend Tamika Catchings for a live interview reflecting on three decades of women’s professional basketball.
The connection to Indianapolis runs deep. Fever Team President Kelly Krauskopf joined the WNBA in its inaugural season and worked alongside Ackerman during those early years. Saturday night will be a reunion of sorts — and a reminder of how far the league has come.
Last call: WNBA All-Star voting closes Saturday
Time is running out to vote your favorite Fever players into the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game. Voting — presented by Xfinity — is open now but closes June 27. Fans can vote for one player or multiple players at go.feverbasketball.com/vote.
Reigning champions coming to Indianapolis Aug. 6
Circle August 6 on your calendar. The reigning champion Las Vegas Aces make their only trip to Gainbridge Fieldhouse this season — a marquee matchup that also doubles as University of Notre Dame Hat Night. It’s the biggest home game of the second half of the season and tickets are expected to move fast.
Single-game and group tickets for the full 2026 Fever season are on sale now at FeverBasketball.com/Tickets.
Show your school pride: University Hat Nights all season long
The Fever are giving fans from five area universities a reason to rep their school at the game. Tickets for University Hat Nights start at just $33 and include a co-branded Indiana Fever + University hat with purchase. Hats are available for pickup outside section 210 once doors open, through halftime — but you have to be there to get one.
2026 UNIVERSITY HAT NIGHT SCHEDULE
Sat., June 27 — University of South Carolina Hat Night (vs. LA Sparks)
Wed., July 22 — Purdue University Hat Night (vs. Connecticut Sun)
Thu., Aug. 6 — University of Notre Dame Hat Night (vs. Las Vegas Aces)
Sun., Sept. 20 — Indiana University Hat Night (vs. Washington Mystics)
Tickets are limited and subject to availability. Hats are only available through this promotion. Visit feverbasketball.com/university to purchase.
Every Fever theme night left on the 2026 home schedule
| Date & Time | Theme Night | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| Sat., June 27 — 8 p.m. | Inspiring Women Night pres. by Anthem BCBS | LA Sparks |
| Sat., July 18 — 8 p.m. | International Night | New York Liberty |
| Wed., July 22 — 8 p.m. | Freddy’s Birthday | Connecticut Sun |
| Fri., Aug. 28 — 7:30 p.m. | Pink for Purpose pres. by Ascension St. Vincent | Connecticut Sun |
| Tue., Sept. 22 — 8 p.m. | Fan Appreciation Night pres. by Old National Bank | Minnesota Lynx |
Full schedule and tickets at FeverBasketball.com.
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