After the WNBA’s 2026 season schedule release, fans are eager to see their favorite players back in action. Caitlin Clark, in particular, missed a large portion of the 2025 season due to injury, and the spectators want her back on the basketball court. Clark’s injury absence may be quietly diminishing the Indiana Fever road game hype as venue upgrades plummet in 2026.
But fans need not worry about her availability as they could hear about it well before the season starts, listening to her on NBC’s pregame program.
Caitlin Clark As Special Guest On NBC Sunday Night Show
According to a recent update from the broadcasters, the Fever superstar is joining the network’s pregame coverage for its debut of “Sunday Night Basketball” this coming weekend and will cover the Los Angeles Lakers vs the New York Knicks game.
She will once again be behind the mic on March 29, covering the Knicks’ game against the defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Sam Flood, executive producer for NBC Sports, said, “There’s no more iconic figure in basketball in the women’s game right now, or the game in general. So, we said, ‘let’s have a bigger conversation.'”
Caitlin Clark is making her NBA broadcast debut 🎙️🔥
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) January 27, 2026
tune in on February 1 and March 29 as she joins @NBCSports as a special contributor. congrats, CC! pic.twitter.com/2MeTj9faRN
Even though Clark has done some television work before, including a cameo on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” in April 2024 and calling an NCAA game while in an interview with Diaana Taurasi and Sue Bird, this would be her major full-time gig. It is important to note that the former Iowa playmaker is a huge LeBron James fan and recently voiced strong support for James amid ongoing debate over his legacy.
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While the player will be covering a basketball game between the NBA’s two decorated franchises, she will also be looking to get back on the court as early as possible.
Caitlin Clark And Indiana Fever Pre-Season Schedule Out
The WNBA declared its 2026 season schedule around CC’s birthday, and franchises didn’t waste time locking in their preseason games and the venues for the regular season. As for the Indiana Fever, the franchise confirmed two preseason games. They will play against the New York Liberty on April 25 and later will take on the Dallas Wings on April 30 on neutral venues.
our preseason matchups are set 🏀
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) January 26, 2026
learn more & find select tickets available for purchase: https://t.co/fr7AF2HChj pic.twitter.com/dQptooDzL1
The side will be in action on the opening day of the season, welcoming the Wings side on May 9. Both sides have their young core available for the action and will look to add impactful stars in free agency. The Wings also have the top pick in the WNBA draft, while the Fever team will take the 10th overall pick in the draft.