Fever-Sky averages 3.31M viewers, most-watched regular-season WNBA game since 1997
Summary
The WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky on August 23, 2026, was watched by an average of 3.31 million viewers, making it the most-watched regular-season WNBA game since 1997. The Fever won 113-90, with Caitlin Clark scoring 37 points and making eight 3-pointers.Key Facts
- The game was broadcast on NBC and Peacock.
- It reached a peak of 3.82 million viewers during the broadcast.
- This viewership is the third-highest for any regular-season WNBA game ever.
- The most-watched regular-season games were two opening weekend games in 1997.
- Caitlin Clark set a personal best with eight 3-pointers made in the game.
- Kelsey Mitchell also scored 30 points for the Fever.
- The game was the first meeting between the teams after a previous game on August 8 that included a foul resulting in an ejection.
- Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from this game after a verbal exchange and is now banned from Sky home games.
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