Indiana Fever set viewership records in loss to Minnesota Lynx
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 6:51 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Indiana Fever faced the Minnesota Lynx on August 4, 2026, recording 2.5 million viewers for a 108-100 defeat, marking the second most-watched WNBA game ever on ESPN. Despite the loss, the Fever's season is highlighted by significant viewer interest amid off-court controversies, particularly related to Sophie Cunningham's comments on trans athletes. Caitlin Clark's performance remains a focal point, as she has notched impressive stats, including a recent triple-double. Upcoming, the Fever will challenge the Las Vegas Aces, which will test their offensive rhythm further.
- •Fever's 108-100 loss to Lynx drew 2.5 million viewers.
- •Fixture is the second most-watched WNBA regular-season game on ESPN.
- •Caitlin Clark was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week again.
- •Indiana Fever has featured in all three most-watched WNBA games on ESPN.
- •Next game is against the Las Vegas Aces on August 7.
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"Off-court controversy and on-court dominance are proving a profitable mix for media outlets and have become the defining narrative of the Indiana Fever’s season, as the team keeps setting new records. In the latest round of viewership updates, the Fever’s weekend clash with the Minnesota Lynx pulled in massive numbers, reaffirming the franchise’s status as one of, if not the biggest, draws in the WNBA.
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