The 2026 WNBA season jumps into its first full week with many enticing matchups, including Sparks vs. Fever on Wednesday.
The Sparks will enter their second home game of the season on the back of a tough loss against the defending champion Aces on Sunday, 105-78. Kelsey Plum and Nneka Ogwumike led the charge for Los Angeles with 27 and 19 points, respectively, but the Sparks ultimately couldn’t keep up with a Las Vegas squad firing on all cylinders.
The Fever also suffered a home-opener loss to the Wings Saturday, 107-104. Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark combined for a total of 73 points, with Clark’s 20 helping her to surpass 1000 career points in just her 54th professional game.
Who can bounce back with a win this week?
Here’s everything you need to know about Sparks vs. Fever, including TV channel and streaming options for the WNBA matchup.
What time is Sparks vs. Fever today?
- Date: Wednesday, May 13
- Time: 10:30 p.m. ET | 7:30 p.m. PT
The Sparks and Fever will go head-to-head on Wednesday, May 13 at 10:30 p.m. ET. The matchup will take place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Where to watch Sparks vs. Fever today: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: USA Network
- Live stream: DIRECTV
Sparks vs. Fever will be broadcast nationally on USA Network, with Kate Scott and Lea B. Olsen on the call. Fans and cord-cutters can also stream the action live on DIRECTV.
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Los Angeles Sparks schedule 2026
Here’s a look at the Sparks’ next five matchups.
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| May 13 | vs. Fever | 10:30 p.m. |
| May 15 | vs. Tempo | 10 p.m. |
| May 17 | vs. Tempo | 7 p.m. |
| May 21 | at Mercury | 10 p.m. |
| May 23 | at Aces | 8 p.m. |
Indiana Fever schedule 2026
Here’s a look at the Fever’s next five matchups.
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| May 13 | at Sparks | 10:30 p.m. |
| May 15 | vs. Mystics | 7:30 p.m. |
| May 17 | vs. Storm | 6 p.m. |
| May 20 | vs. Fire | 7 p.m. |
| May 22 | vs. Valkyries | 7:30 p.m. |