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Fever Aim for Second Straight Cup Title
5 Jun
Summary
- Indiana Fever defending champions in the 2026 Commissioner's Cup.
- Cup games span June 1-17, with a $500,000 prize pool.
- Fever previously won the cup in 2025 against Minnesota Lynx.
The Indiana Fever are set to defend their Commissioner's Cup championship, beginning their campaign on Thursday, June 5, 2026. This marks the sixth annual installment of the in-season tournament. The Fever, led by Caitlin Clark, will face Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream in their opening match.
The Commissioner's Cup, established in 2021, will see all games played between June 1 and June 17, with the winning team earning a substantial $500,000 prize. Eastern Conference teams, including the Fever, will play six games, while Western Conference teams play seven.
Last year, in 2025, the Indiana Fever secured the Commissioner's Cup title, defeating the Minnesota Lynx with a score of 74-59. The tournament final is scheduled for June 30, with the host determined by the best cup play record. This championship game does not count towards the regular-season standings.
This year, the Fever have partnered with Coburn Place, an organization dedicated to providing safe housing and support for domestic violence survivors and their families in the Indianapolis area. The prize pool for the winning team is $500,000, which could result in approximately $45,000 per player.
