Sophie Cunningham Re-Signs With Indiana Fever

The fan favorite guard will return to the team for the 2026 season.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:37pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a WNBA basketball game, with the players and court broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the official team colors of the Indiana Fever and their opponent.Cunningham's re-signing with the Fever signals the team's commitment to building on last season's momentum through a dynamic, multifaceted approach.Indianapolis Today

The Indiana Fever have re-signed guard Sophie Cunningham to a one-year deal, keeping the fan favorite on the team's roster for the 2026 WNBA season. Cunningham, who played a critical role for the Fever last season, shared a strong message reflecting on the team's potential and her excitement to continue playing in front of the 'best fans in the WNBA'.

Why it matters

Retaining Cunningham is an important move for the Fever as they look to build on the progress made last season. As a key contributor on the court and a fan favorite, Cunningham's presence will be valuable both in terms of on-court production and team chemistry.

The details

Cunningham will also take on a role off the court this season, serving as a special contributor for USA Network's WNBA coverage. Last season, she started 13 of the 30 games she appeared in before suffering a season-ending injury, averaging 8.6 points, 3.5 assists, 1.2 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game.

  • Cunningham re-signed with the Indiana Fever on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

The players

Sophie Cunningham

A guard who played a critical role for the Indiana Fever last season and is now re-signed to the team for the 2026 season.

Kelsey Mitchell

A player who the Indiana Fever re-signed on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

Lexie Hull

A player who the Indiana Fever re-signed on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

Monique Billings

A free agent who the Indiana Fever agreed to a deal with on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

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What they’re saying

“We had a really special group last year, and it was an incredible first season for me in Indy. I loved everything about my teammates and the Fever organization. We fought through a ton of adversity, and it was important to me that we have a chance to see through what we started. I have a feeling this is going to be another special season. So I'm excited to get things started and to, of course, keep playing in front of the best fans in the WNBA. Let's get spicy!”

— Sophie Cunningham

What’s next

The Indiana Fever will participate in the 2026 WNBA Draft on Monday, April 13, 2026, as they continue to build their roster for the upcoming season.

The takeaway

Retaining Sophie Cunningham, a fan favorite and key contributor, is an important move for the Indiana Fever as they look to build on the progress made last season and compete for a playoff spot in 2026. Cunningham's on-court production and off-court leadership will be valuable assets for the team.