Indiana Fever vs New York Liberty: How to Watch, Lineups, Injury News & Caitlin Clark Update (July 22)
BROOKLYN, NY — July 22, 2025 — The Indiana Fever are back in Brooklyn tonight to take on the New York Liberty at the Barclays Center, in what promises to be an electric WNBA showdown — but with a few big names missing and returning. Fans have one major question: Is Caitlin Clark playing tonight? And here’s everything you need to know about the game, injury reports, starting lineups, and how to stream it live.
Caitlin Clark Out, Jonquel Jones Returns to Liberty Lineup
Unfortunately for Indiana fans, Caitlin Clark will not be playing tonight due to a lingering right groin injury that has kept her off the court for over a week. According to the Indianapolis Star, Clark is undergoing evaluations and still watching practices from the sidelines. The date of her return is still unknown, but she is still expected to go to the game.
The good news is that Jonquel Jones is back playing for the New York Liberty after missing a month because of an ankle injury. The 6-foot-6 WNBA Finals MVP will return to the court and is off the team’s injury report — giving Liberty a serious boost as they continue to dominate the Eastern Conference.
When does Indiana Fever vs. New York Liberty start tonight?
On Monday, July 22, at 8:00 p.m. ET, Indiana Fever and New York Liberty will play their WNBA regular season opener.
Where to Watch and Stream Indiana Fever vs New York Liberty?
TV Channel: ESPN
Streaming Platforms:
- ESPN+
- FuboTV
- Hulu + Live TV
- WNBA League Pass
- Sling TV (with ESPN add-on)
Who’s Playing Tonight: Liberty vs Fever Starting Lineups
With Clark out, the Indiana Fever are expected to start:
- Aari McDonald (G)
- Kelsey Mitchell (G)
- Sophie Cunningham (F)
- Natasha Howard (F)
- Aliyah Boston (C)
For the New York Liberty, fans will be excited to see Jonquel Jones back in the following projected lineup:
- Sabrina Ionescu (G)
- Natasha Cloud (G)
- Breanna Stewart (F)
- Leonie Fiebich (F)
- Jonquel Jones (C)
Fever vs Liberty Injury Report: Who’s Out?
New York Liberty:
- Emma Meesseman (C) – Out
- Nyara Sabally (F) – Out
Indiana Fever:
- Caitlin Clark (G) – Out with groin injury
Recap: Liberty Lead Season Series vs Fever
This is the fourth and final regular season meeting between the Fever and Liberty. New York leads the series 2-1, including a 98-77 triumph on July 16 without Clark. The Liberty, on a three-game win streak, have the best Eastern Conference record (15-6) and want to win the series.
Sabina Ionescu Shines for Liberty
Liberty star guard Sabrina Ionescu continues to impress fans and pundits. At just 27 years old, the University of Oregon alum is playing her fifth WNBA season, ranking:
- 6th in the league for free throw percentage (95.5%)
- 7th in points per game (18.65)
- 7th in assists per game (5.5)
Only the second player in league history to win the WNBA All-Star 3-point contest three times, Ionescu created headlines. Fun fact — she’s also married to NFL Raiders center Hroniss Grasu.
Upcoming Games: What’s Next for Both Teams?
New York Liberty Schedule (July 2025):
- July 25: vs Phoenix Mercury
- July 26: vs Los Angeles Sparks
- July 28: at Dallas Wings
- July 30: at Minnesota Lynx
Indiana Fever Schedule (July 2025):
- July 24: vs Las Vegas Aces
- July 27: at Chicago Sky
- July 30: vs Phoenix Mercury
All Eyes on Liberty Tonight
Tonight’s matchup could benefit the Liberty with Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu in peak form and Caitlin Clark out and Jonquel Jones back. Game like this is more critical than ever as playoff season approaches, and New Jersey and other fans will watch this Eastern Conference fight.
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