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The 2025 WNBA season opener will feature a highly anticipated matchup between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky, showcasing rising stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. Indiana, revitalized by Clark, boasts a significant improvement from their 2023 record, making the playoffs last year under new coach Stephanie White, who has added key players like DeWanna Bonner. Meanwhile, the Chicago Sky, with a disappointing record last season, have bolstered their roster through the draft and welcome new head coach Tyler Marsh. Tickets for the game, set for May 17 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, are in high demand but still available at competitive prices. Fans are eager to see if the Fever can maintain their strong performance or if the Sky will deliver an unexpected victory on the road.

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• Indiana Fever has experienced a remarkable turnaround with Caitlin Clark, improving from a 13-27 record in 2023 to a balanced 20-20 in 2024, making their first playoff appearance since 2016 under new coach Stephanie White.

• The Fever has strengthened their lineup by acquiring impactful players such as DeWanna Bonner, Sydney Colson, and Sophie Cunningham, aiming to build on their playoff run despite an early exit against the Sun.

• The Chicago Sky, having finished with a poor 13-27 record last season, have addressed their scoring needs by drafting Ajša Sivka, Hailey Van Lith, and Maddy Westbeld, and hope to see improvement under new head coach Tyler Marsh.

• The season opener between the Fever and the Sky is scheduled for May 17, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, with tickets selling quickly but still available at prices ranging from $63 to $75.

• This matchup not only highlights the individual talents of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese but also represents the WNBA's growing popularity and competitive spirit as young stars continue to make significant impacts on their teams.

• The WNBA continues to grow in popularity, thanks in large part to young stars like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. The two second-year players will face off in their season opener in Indiana on Saturday, May 17.

• For the Fever, what a difference a superstar makes. Indy went from 13-27 in 2023 to 20-20 with Clark last year. SThe squad made the playoffs with the sixth-best record in the W, the franchise's first postseason since 2016, but lost to the Sun in the first round. Now, Indiana has acquired Connecticut's coach Stephanie White, who's helped pick up game-changers like DeWanna Bonner, Sydney Colson and Sophie Cunningham.

• Chicago, meanwhile, still has some work to do. The Sky finished 13-27 last season, but they capitalized at the 2025 WNBA Draft by adding three capable scorers in Ajša Sivka, Hailey Van Lith and Maddy Westbeld. Tyler Marsh also enters his first year as head coach of Chicago after two years as an assistant with the Aces.

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• Can Clark and the Fever pick up where they left off when they closed out the 2024 regular season on a 17-10 run? Or, will Reese and the Sky shock the world and pull off an upset on the road? 

• If you want to take in this must-watch game in person, keep reading to see how you can secure the best and most affordable tickets to Fever vs. Sky at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. 

• Fever vs. Sky tickets for 2025 WNBA season opener

  • Tickets: StubHub
  Tickets to see Indiana and Chicago in their season-opening matchup are available on StubHub. The 2025 WNBA season tips off on Friday, May 16, but this game serves as the opener for both the Fever and Sky.

• Tickets are obviously selling fast, but good deals can still be found. Some seats even remain in the range of $63-$75 each, but don't expect those cheap prices to last long. 

• Click the link below to view more pricing and a seat map.

• MORE: Updated prices & availability for Fever vs. Sky

• Fever vs. Sky start time for 2025 WNBA season opener

  • Date: Saturday, May 17
  • Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
  The Fever host the Sky on Saturday, May 17. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. ET from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. 

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• Gainbridge Fieldhouse seating map for Fever vs. Sky

  Here's a look at the updated seating map for the Fever vs. Sky at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

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