WNBA averages 1 million viewers on USA Network during World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The WNBA achieved a season-high average of 1 million viewers for the Toronto Tempo-Indiana Fever game on the USA Network on June 19, 2026. This marked a 134% increase in viewership compared to the league's 2025 average. The game aired concurrently with World Cup matches but still outperformed earlier broadcasts, highlighting the drawing power of players like Caitlin Clark. Despite strong competition, viewership for WNBA games remains robust, indicating healthy interest in the league. Comparatively, the NHL averaged 1.1 million viewers for games on ABC last year.
- •Caitlin Clark featured prominently in the highly watched game.
- •The WNBA's viewership increased significantly from last year.
- •The game was held during the World Cup, which affected viewership dynamics.
- •Previous WNBA games drew lower viewer counts earlier in the week.
- •Viewership remains strong outside of Clark-centered matchups.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA draws 1 million viewers on USA despite World Cup competition
"WNBA viewership on USA Network reached a season high on Tuesday as Caitlin Clark continued to prove herself a viewership draw, even against World Cup competition. Tuesday night’s Toronto Tempo-Indiana Fever matchup on USA averaged 1.00 million viewers, the most-watched WNBA game on cable this season. It is also up 134% from the WNBA’s 2025…
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