Fever-Sky matchup attracts 3.31 million viewers, setting WNBA record

The Indiana Fever faced the Chicago Sky on August 23, 2026, in a high-profile WNBA matchup that averaged 3.31 million viewers across NBC and Peacock. This game became the most-watched regular-season WNBA game since the league's inception in 1997. Caitlin Clark delivered a standout performance, scoring 37 points and hitting a career-high eight 3-pointers, aiding the Fever to a 113-90 victory. The game peaked at 3.82 million viewers and was notable for its primetime broadcast, the second of its kind in regular-season history. There were tense moments during the game, including an ejection involving former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom.

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