Indiana Fever vs Toronto Tempo Live Stream: Start Time, Free Ways to Watch & Caitlin Clark Score Updates

The Eastern Conference-leading Indiana Fever travel north to face the struggling Toronto Tempo tonight in a prime-time WNBA showdown that has “must-watch” written all over it. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET at Scotiabank Arena, with national coverage on ESPN and streaming options through ESPN+ and FuboTV. Below is everything fans and bettors need to know for Fever vs Tempo on August 18, 2026. How to watch and stream • TV: ESPN (national) • Live stream: ESPN+ or FuboTV (free trial) • Start time: 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT • Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto Why the Fever are heavy favorites • Indiana rides a four-game winning streak and owns the East’s best record (23-12). • ESPN Analytics gives the Fever an 89% win probability after a dominant 113-91 victory in the first meeting. • Rookie sensation Caitlin Clark (probable, back) is averaging 17.9 ppg and 7.3 apg, while All-Star forward Aliyah Boston (probable, lower leg) anchors the paint. Tempo’s uphill battle • Toronto has dropped 10 straight and sits sixth in the East at 10-23. • Guard Brittney Sykes (12.8 ppg) is cleared to play, but key playmaker Julie Allemand (thigh) remains out. • The Tempo allow 86.3 points per game, third-worst in the league. Key matchups to watch 1. Caitlin Clark vs Kiki Rice – Clark’s limitless range against Rice’s on-ball defense will dictate perimeter tempo. 2. Aliyah Boston vs Temi Fagbenle – Boston’s interior efficiency (59% FG) meets Fagbenle’s rim protection. 3. Fever bench vs Tempo depth – Indiana’s second unit outscores opponents by 6.4 ppg, while Toronto’s ranks last. Injury report (as of 2:45 p.m. ET) Indiana: Clark (probable, back), Boston (probable, leg). Toronto: Allemand (out, thigh), Maria Conde (out, calf), Nyara Sabally (out, calf). Betting nuggets • Spread: Fever -9.5 • Total: 163.5 points • Indiana is 7-1 ATS in its last eight road games, while Toronto is 0-6 ATS in its last six at home. Prediction The Fever’s balanced offense (five players averaging double figures) and top-three defense should overpower a depleted Tempo squad. Expect Clark to flirt with a double-double as Indiana tightens its grip on the No. 1 seed. Projected final score: Fever 92, Tempo 77.