Is Caitlin Clark playing for the Indiana Fever vs the Connecticut Sun today, August 17?

The WNBA season is slowly entering its decisive stretch, where every win — and every misstep — could prove crucial in shaping the final outcome. Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever remain one of the top contenders in the Eastern Conference, and to stay within striking distance of their main rivals, they’ll have to get past the Connecticut Sun in what promises to be a hard-fought battle.

If there’s one thing that truly stands out about Stephanie White’s team so far this season, it’s not just their position in the standings — it’s the fact that they’ve emerged as legitimate title contenders despite being without their biggest star on the court for a significant stretch of the campaign.

With strong contributions from players like Kelsey Mitchell and Sophie Cunningham, the Fever have their sights firmly set on the Dream and the Liberty — the two teams still ahead of them in the standings. That means Indiana will need to step up their game down the stretch if they hope to improve their position heading into the upcoming playoffs.

Is Caitlin Clark playing vs. Sun?

One of the biggest questions hanging over the Indiana Fever in recent weeks has been whether the former Iowa Hawkeyes star would finally make her return to the court. But following the recent trend, Caitlin Clark has once again been ruled out and will not play today against the Connecticut Sun.

Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever reacts against the Dallas Wings during the fourth quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on August 12, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The news was confirmed by WISH-TV News, which announced through its official X account (formerly Twitter) that the team has once again decided to sit out its biggest star. “Caitlin Clark is officially out for Sunday’s game in Connecticut.”

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What injury is plaguing Clark?

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark continues to be sidelined with a right groin injury, which she suffered late in the team’s victory over the Connecticut Sun on July 15. The injury has caused her to miss her last 12 games, including the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final and the All-Star Game.

While Clark has recently progressed to running full court, she has yet to be cleared for team practice. There is no official timetable for her return, with the team prioritizing her long-term health. However, recent reports have speculated about a potential return date of August 26 against the Seattle Storm.

Indiana Fever upcoming games

With the goal of finishing as high as possible in the Eastern Conference heading into the upcoming playoffs, these are the next crucial games Stephanie White’s Fever will face in this decisive stretch of the season:

• vs Connecticut Sun, August 17
• vs Minnesota Lynx, August 22
• vs Minnesota Lynx, August 24
• vs Seattle Storm, August 26
• vs Los Angeles Sparks, August 29