Caitlin Clark will not return to play for the Indiana Fever in the 2025 WNBA playoffs as she is not eligible for the postseason roster after being left off the active playoff roster. Although there was hope for a return before the end of the regular season, repeated injury setbacks pushed her projected return date back multiple times, with ESPN at one point estimating a return around early September. However, on September 5, Caitlin Clark announced she would not return to play for the remainder of the season, which means she has effectively ended her 2025 campaign without any further games after last playing on July 15. The Fever are currently playing playoff games without her, and she is not expected to suit up again this season despite ongoing rehab efforts.
Summary of Caitlin Clark's 2025 Return Status
- Last played on July 15, 2025.
- Multiple injuries including groin and ankle issues limited her appearances.
- Expected return dates were postponed several times from August to early September.
- Left off the Fever's active playoff roster, making her ineligible for postseason games.
- Confirmed on September 5, 2025, that she would not return this season.
- The Fever are continuing playoff games without her participation.
In conclusion, Caitlin Clark is not coming back to play in 2025 either in the regular season or the playoffs after her injury setbacks.
