# WNBA Drops Record 2026 National Broadcast Schedule, Spotlights Indiana Fever

The Fever’s full 44-game 2026 WNBA slate will be broadcast nationally this season. (Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Apr 23, 2026

Claire Watkins

The WNBA is taking center stage, with a record 216 games broadcast nationally in 2026, including the Indiana Fever’s complete [44-game regular-season lineup](https://www.wnba.com/news/broadcast-schedule-release-2026) — the most in league history.

The Fever is the first and only WNBA team with a full nationally broadcast schedule, as fans await superstar Caitlin Clark’s [return from injury](https://justwomenssports.com/reads/wnba-injury-report-caitlin-clark-dijonai-carrington-2026/) and a potential playoff push in Indianapolis.

The Dallas Wings rank second with [36 national games](http://wnba.com/schedule), after drafting Paige Bueckers (2025) and Azzi Fudd (2026) with back-to-back No. 1 picks. The 2024 champion New York Liberty will field 35 national games, while the 2025 champion Las Vegas Aces will field 33.

As part of the league’s [blockbuster media deal](https://justwomenssports.com/reads/wnba-inks-blockbuster-new-11-year-media-deal-to-air-games-on-usa-network/), NBC will broadcast WNBA games for the first time in nearly 25 years. The network joins ESPN/ABC, CBS Sports/Paramount+, Amazon Prime Video, USA, ION, and NBA TV.

“The return of the WNBA to NBC Sports for the first time since 2002 is a milestone moment — not only for our platforms, but for the league and its fans,” NBC Sports president Rick Cordella said.

“The WNBA’s unprecedented lineup of linear and streaming partners will shine a light on must-see matchups and the remarkable skills the WNBA’s stars provide each time they step on the court,” commissioner Cathy Engelbert said.

## How to Watch the 2026 WNBA Schedule's National Broadcasts

The WNBA’s opening day triple header tips off on May 8th, live on [ION](https://iontelevision.com/).

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