The Indiana Fever announced Thursday the launch of Fever Direct, the franchise’s first direct-to-consumer streaming service, providing fans with new ways to watch live and on-demand content. Partnering with Endeavor Streaming, Fever Direct is now available across web browsers, tablets, and mobile devices with season subscriptions priced at $29.99. Support for connected and smart TVs is expected in the near future.
“We are thrilled to be able to provide further access and greater opportunities for our fans to experience Fever basketball,” said Kelly Krauskopf, president of basketball and business operations for the Indiana Fever. “Whether at home or on-the-go, Fever Direct is another great option for our fans to watch our team, particularly those who have cut the cord or are looking to rewatch their favorite Fever games on replay.”
Subscribers will have access to up to 18 live regular season games, along with full-game replays. The service is available to fans residing within the Fever’s approved broadcast region across the Midwest. The Fever will open their 2025 WNBA season at home against the Chicago Sky on Saturday. However, the first game available on Fever Direct will be the team’s matchup against the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday, May 20.
Fred Santarpia, president of Endeavor Streaming, said the launch underscores a growing trend in sports media. “Direct-to-consumer streaming represents a significant opportunity for teams like the Indiana Fever to not just serve existing fans in new ways, but to also reach new fans by offering frictionless experiences on the device of their choice,” he said. “We’re proud to partner with them to deliver a world-class platform for their fans.”
The service runs on Endeavor Streaming’s Vesper platform, a comprehensive streaming solution designed to deliver scalable, high-quality viewing experiences. In addition, Endeavor will provide business growth and advisory services to help the Fever expand their fan base.
Moreover, Endeavor Streaming previously has developed streaming offerings for major sports properties such as the Dallas Mavericks, University of Texas, Edmonton Oilers, and both the Pittsburgh Penguins and Pirates through SportsNet Pittsburgh’s SNP 360 service. The company has also powered the WNBA League Pass since 2022.
The deal between the Fever and Endeavor Streaming was facilitated by Dan Granik and David Sternberg of Range Sports, a division of Range Media Partners and long-time consultants to Pacers Sports & Entertainment.
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