Indiana Fever clinch WNBA playoff spot without playing, extend streak to three years
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 4:17 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The Indiana Fever secured a playoff berth for the third consecutive season without playing on Friday. This opportunity arose from the Portland Fire's 82-79 loss to the Toronto Tempo, which solidified Indiana's position among the playoff contenders. The Fever, currently 24-13, sit fourth in the WNBA standings, just half a game behind the Las Vegas Aces. This continued success marks a significant turnaround for the franchise, which experienced a seven-year postseason drought before the current streak began. The Fever face upcoming matches against the New York Liberty and Chicago Sky over the weekend, followed by a game against the Connecticut Sun on August 28, before concluding the regular season.
- •Indiana clinches a playoff spot after Portland's loss.
- •The Fever are fourth in the WNBA standings at 24-13.
- •Indiana's playoff streak extends to three consecutive seasons.
- •Upcoming games against New York and Chicago are crucial.
- •The regular season ends September 24, with playoffs starting September 27.
- 4:17 AMYahoo Sports — Fever clinch WNBA playoff spot for third consecutive season with Fire losing to Tempo
- 4:17 AMYahoo Sports — Without playing, Indiana Fever clinch WNBA playoff spot for third straight season
"Indiana becomes the fourth team to qualify for the WNBA playoffs this season and has done so for the third straight year.
"The Indiana Fever have made the WNBA playoffs each year of Caitlin Clark's career. Here's where things stand.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 4:17 AMFever clinch WNBA playoff spot for third consecutive season with Fire losing to Tempo
Indiana becomes the fourth team to qualify for the WNBA playoffs this season and has done so for the third straight year.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 4:17 AMWithout playing, Indiana Fever clinch WNBA playoff spot for third straight season
The Indiana Fever have made the WNBA playoffs each year of Caitlin Clark's career. Here's where things stand.
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