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Caitlin Clark Shines as 1.3M Tune In for WNBA

5/9/2025

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Caitlin Clark's much-anticipated return to Iowa's Carver-Hawkeye Arena captivated 1.3 million viewers on ESPN, surpassing the 2024 average by 13%. The thrilling WNBA preseason game, showcasing the Indiana Fever against the Brazilian national team, peaked at 1.6 million viewers and drew a raucous sellout crowd of 15,000, with Clark contributing 16 points in Indiana's commanding 108-44 win.

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Caitlin Clark's much-anticipated return to Iowa's Carver-Hawkeye Arena captivated 1.3 million viewers on ESPN, surpassing the 2024 average by 13%. The thrilling WNBA preseason game, showcasing the Indiana Fever against the Brazilian national team, peaked at 1.6 million viewers and drew a raucous sellout crowd of 15,000, with Clark contributing 16 points in Indiana's commanding 108-44 win.