Caitlin Clark's struggles affect attendance for Indiana Fever games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 4:13 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever has struggled with inconsistent performances this season, highlighted by a recent 4-for-14 shooting game. Since being selected first overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft, Clark's presence significantly boosted attendance and viewership. This season, however, home sellouts at Gainbridge Fieldhouse have dramatically dropped, from 80% in her rookie year to just 15%. Critics point to high ticket prices and underwhelming team performance as factors in declining fan interest. The Fever may need to rethink their strategies if Clark does not help turn the season around quickly.
- •Caitlin Clark shot 4-for-14 in a recent game.
- •Fever home sellout rate fell to 15% this season.
- •Ticket prices for games have increased significantly.
- •Clark is a major draw, yet team performance is lacking.
- •The Fever must improve to regain fan interest.
- 5:09 AMYahoo Sports — “Does Not Have Accomplishments That People Want To Take”: Ex-NFL Star’s Caitlin Clark ‘Face of the WNBA’ Stance Draws Strong Reaction From National Reporter
- 4:13 PMYahoo Sports — ‘The star is starting to fade’: Concern mounts that Caitlin Clark has lost relevance amid struggles
"Ever since Caitlin Clark entered the WNBA in 2024 and brought a massive new fan base with her, the debate over who deserves to be called the “face of the WNBA” has continued to divide fans. So when the Indiana Fever star delivered one of the greatest performances in league history against the Seattle Storm on Friday, that conversation exploded all over again.
"Indiana Fever point guard Caitlin Clark is, without a doubt, the biggest draw in the WNBA. Since her arrival as the number one overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, the league has experienced record numbers in attendance and television ratings. So great is Clark’s star power that coming into the season, all 44 Fever…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 5:09 AM“Does Not Have Accomplishments That People Want To Take”: Ex-NFL Star’s Caitlin Clark ‘Face of the WNBA’ Stance Draws Strong Reaction From National Reporter
Ever since Caitlin Clark entered the WNBA in 2024 and brought a massive new fan base with her, the debate over who deserves to be called the “face of the WNBA” has continued to divide fans. So when the Indiana Fever star delivered one of the greatest performances in league history against the Seattle Storm on Friday, that conversation exploded all over again.
- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 4:13 PM‘The star is starting to fade’: Concern mounts that Caitlin Clark has lost relevance amid struggles
Indiana Fever point guard Caitlin Clark is, without a doubt, the biggest draw in the WNBA. Since her arrival as the number one overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, the league has experienced record numbers in attendance and television ratings. So great is Clark’s star power that coming into the season, all 44 Fever…
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