Caitlin Clark's Fever sets WNBA ratings record in Sparks game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 10:46 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Caitlin Clark returned to action on July 8 as the Indiana Fever faced the Los Angeles Sparks at crypto.com Arena. The matchup averaged 1.04 million viewers, marking it as USA Sports' most-watched WNBA game ever. This game set a record for the league’s largest late-night regular-season audience. Clark's presence has heavily influenced viewership; four of the six most-watched games this season featured her and the Fever. The Fever (14-9) will play next on July 15 against the Golden State Valkyries (17-7) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
- •July 8 game averaged 1.04 million viewers
- •Most-watched WNBA game on USA Sports
- •Clark's return significantly drives ratings
- •Fever currently hold a 14-9 record
- •Next game on July 15 against Valkyries
- 10:46 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark's Fever vs. Sparks return draws record television ratings
"Caitlin Clark's return to play in the July 8 Indiana Fever vs. Los Angeles Sparks game set another television ratings mark for USA Sports.
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