Sophie Cunningham gains 1.4 million Instagram followers amid WNBA success
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 6:59 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever has seen a surge in her Instagram following, gaining 1.4 million new followers in the last 30 days. Her total followers have reached over 4 million, nearly rivaling Caitlin Clark, who has 4,030,299 followers and gained 134,000 in the same period. This rapid growth follows Cunningham's recent comments on protecting young girls in sports, which attracted significant attention to her and the WNBA. The Fever's match against the Atlanta Dream also set a new WNBA viewership record. Cunningham is expected to surpass Clark's follower count soon if the current trend continues.
- •Cunningham gains 1.4 million followers in 30 days.
- •Her total Instagram followers reach over 4 million.
- •Caitlin Clark has 4,030,299 followers with a slower growth rate.
- •Cunningham's comments on girls in sports increased her visibility.
- •The Fever's game set a new WNBA viewership record.
- 6:59 PMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham credits herself for attracting more WNBA fans
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham’s rapid Instagram growth could see her overtake Caitlin Clark very soon
"Regardless of what you think about Sophie Cunningham, the Indiana Fever star has recently become one of the most well-known players in the WNBA. Her notoriety grew rapidly last month after she did an interview with ESPN and spoke about how she wanted ‘to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn’t have to go against biological men’.
"Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham says the controversy around her beliefs has been positive for the WNBA and helped introduce new fans to the league.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 6:59 PMSophie Cunningham credits herself for attracting more WNBA fans
Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham says the controversy around her beliefs has been positive for the WNBA and helped introduce new fans to the league.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 2:30 PMSophie Cunningham’s rapid Instagram growth could see her overtake Caitlin Clark very soon
Regardless of what you think about Sophie Cunningham, the Indiana Fever star has recently become one of the most well-known players in the WNBA. Her notoriety grew rapidly last month after she did an interview with ESPN and spoke about how she wanted ‘to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn’t have to go against biological men’.
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