The highly anticipated matchup between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese drew in a record-breaking audience. The Indiana Fever’s 93-58 win over the Chicago Sky on ABC last Saturday set a new record for the most-viewed WNBA regular-season game, with 2.7 million viewers tuning in. This marks a significant increase from previous games, including the June matchup between the Fever and Sky which drew 2.25 million viewers.
The Fever’s victory comes as part of a trend that has seen more than 22 regular-season games averaging over one million viewers this season. The increased attention can be attributed to the rivalry between Clark and Reese, who have been drawing large audiences since their matchup in the national championship game last year. That title game set a record for the most-watched women’s college basketball game in history, with 12.3 million viewers.
The CBS network will benefit from this trend, airing two primetime matchups between the teams in June and August. These games have the potential to draw massive numbers, averaging three million viewers per matchup, which would be a significant milestone for the league.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6370191/2025/05/20/caitlin-clark-angel-reese-sky-fever-viewership-wnba