The Indiana Fever may be sitting at an even 8-8 this season, but their wins haven’t been random. Four of those victories came in Commissioner’s Cup play. So, it’s easy to see why the Fever are riding high on momentum. “Anytime you get to be a part of a first, the first WNBA team in Indiana, the first WNBA Championship for the Fever, and now an opportunity for the first Commissioner’s Cup,” the team posted on X.

But it won’t be a walk in the park, because waiting on the other side is a Minnesota Lynx squad playing some of the best basketball in the league. The Lynx have stormed to a 14-2 record, the best in the WNBA, and are powered by Napheesa Collier, the reigning MVP frontrunner. The biggest variable, though, is whether Caitlin Clark would play or not. As Sue Bird put it, “We don’t know whether Caitlin is playing, this is a huge, huge asterisk. It changes everything“.

So, let’s look at where and when everything will come into play.

Broadcast and tip-off time for the Fevers vs Lynx Showdown

The Commissioner’s Cup Final tips off at 8:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, July 2, at the Target Center. Catch every moment of the action live on Prime Video or tune in to 93.5 and 107.5 The Fan for full radio coverage of this high-stakes showdown.

TV Channel and Online Streaming Options for the Commissioner’s Cup Final 2025

The WNBA League Pass and other services like ESPN+, Fubo, Sling TV, etc. usually cover regular-season and playoff games, but not this particular Cup Final, which remains exclusive to Prime Video.

Indiana secured their place in the Commissioner’s Cup Final with an impressive 4–1 record against Eastern Conference opponents during early June’s Cup play. Their performance reflected a mix of grit, growing chemistry, and timely execution, which are the qualities that have kept them in the playoff conversation despite an up-and-down regular season. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Lynx emerged as the top contender from the West, finishing Cup play at 5–1. Hence, they continue to remain the favorites to win, with ESPN giving them a 72% chance of taking it all.

And while pride and history are on the line, there’s also a very real paycheck up for grabs. Each player on the winning side of the Commissioner’s Cup takes home $30,000 – a serious bonus in a league where the average salary hovers just under $150,000. For the Fever, this marks their first trip to a Cup Final and a shot at their first-ever mid-season title. For the Lynx, it’s a chance to defend their crown and become the first team to win back-to-back Commissioner’s Cups.

In short, the stakes couldn’t be higher.