Overview
- Indiana confirmed two preseason games: at the New York Liberty on April 25 at Barclays Center and home vs. the Dallas Wings on April 30 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
- The Liberty and Wings announced the preseason dates on social media, reinforcing team-level planning despite uncertainty.
- Indiana and Dallas are scheduled to open the regular season against each other on May 9, nine days after their preseason meeting.
- The start of the 2026 season remains uncertain because collective bargaining negotiations are still underway and could affect scheduling.
- Matchups featuring Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers are expected to draw major viewership, and Bueckers has said the two are friends off the court.