The addition of Caitlin Clark has propelled the WNBA to new heights with fans around the globe eager to see what the talented star can do against some of the best women players in the world.
The Iowa native was the first overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft with the Indiana Fever jumping on the opportunity to select the superstar. Her arrival has attracted a new crop of fans with popularity for the women’s game at an all-time high. Ticket prices have soared around the league with many teams moving to larger venues for Clark’s visit to accommodate the demand from fans.
"I'm really excited…It'll be super special."
Caitlin Clark on making her @WNBA debut tomorrow 🤩 pic.twitter.com/i6Vr7EGzwB
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) May 13, 2024
Finally, the WNBA opening round of games is upon us and we can expect colossal viewership figures for Clark’s regular season debut for the Indiana Fever on Tuesday. The Fever will face the Connecticut Sun to start their 40-game season at the Mohegan Sun Arena, which seats 10,000 people.
Where to Watch Indiana Fever Versus Connecticut Sun
Date: Tuesday, May 14
Location: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut
Time: 7:30 PM EST
Where to Watch: ESPN 2,
Streaming Options: ESPN+, Disney+, Fubo
Clark remarkable senior season for the Iowa Hawkeyes caught the attention of the national media and and saw the college game hit record ratings figures. Last season, she averaged 31.6 points, 8.9 assists, 7.4 rebounds and 1.7 steals over 39 games. She also broke Kelsey Plum’s all-time collegiate scoring record, eventually finishing with 3951 points over four seasons in Iowa.
