Liberty-Fever game draws high viewership in WNBA matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 10:48 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
The Indiana Fever and New York Liberty recently faced off in a highly anticipated WNBA game on July 18 in Indianapolis. The game attracted an average of 2.579 million viewers, peaking at 3.089 million, marking it as the second-most watched WNBA game of the 21st century. This viewership demonstrates the increasing popularity of the league, particularly with star player Caitlin Clark in the spotlight. Following this matchup, the Fever will host the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday evening.
- •The Fever vs. Liberty game occurred on July 18 in Indianapolis.
- •Average viewership was 2.579 million, peaking at 3.089 million.
- •This is the second-most watched WNBA game since 2000.
- •Caitlin Clark's performance is contributing to the league's growth.
- •The Fever's next game is against the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday.
- 10:48 PMYahoo Sports — Historic TV ratings for Liberty-Fever prove Caitlin Clark's team is America's team
"A LOT of people tuned in for Liberty-Fever.
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