Sky and Fever draw 3.31 million viewers in Sunday game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 4:23 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

The WNBA matchup between the Sky and Fever on Sunday attracted 3.31 million viewers, marking the highest viewership for a regular-season game since the league's opening weekend in 1997. Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell led the scoring for the Fever with a combined total of 67 points. Additionally, Enes Kanter Freedom was removed from Wintrust Arena during the game. The significant viewership reflects the growing popularity of the WNBA.
- •Sky–Fever game drew 3.31 million viewers on Sunday
- •Record viewership for WNBA regular-season since 1997
- •Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell scored 67 points combined
- •Enes Kanter Freedom removed from Wintrust Arena midgame
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