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Caitlin Clark drives high WNBA ratings for Fever-Sky matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 3:30 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Caitlin Clark drives high WNBA ratings for Fever-Sky matchup

Summary

The Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky game averaged 2.6 million viewers on ABC, marking the most watched WNBA contest on the network this season. Viewership peaked at 3.1 million, making it the second-most watched WNBA regular season game ever on ESPN and the fifth most viewed since 2000. This follows a previous season high of 2.5 million viewers for the Fever's game against the Minnesota Lynx. WNBA games across ABC and ESPN are averaging 1.2 million viewers this season, a 5% increase from the previous year. Caitlin Clark's influence remains significant as she continues to attract large audiences despite suffering a season-ending injury last year.

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Key Details

•Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky game averaged 2.6 million viewers.
•Viewership peaked at 3.1 million during the broadcast.
•Previous season high was 2.5 million for Fever vs. Lynx.
•WNBA games are averaging 1.2 million viewers this season.
•Caitlin Clark continues to drive audience engagement.

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3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark keeps delivering massive WNBA ratings

What they're saying

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The WNBA and Caitlin Clark have delivered another season-high audience for ESPN and ABC. The Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky game last weekend averaged 2.6 million viewers on ABC, the most watched contest on the network this season. The game is the second most watched WNBA regular season game this season, behind Indiana’s game against the Las…
— Yahoo Sports

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