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Fever-Sky Matchup Sets WNBA Ratings Milestone

Fever-Sky Matchup Sets WNBA Ratings Milestone

Summary

A WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky set a new regular-season TV viewership record with 3.31 million average viewers. The Fever won 113-90, led by Caitlin Clark's 37 points and 10 assists and Kelsey Mitchell's 30 points.

Key Facts

  • The game was the most-watched WNBA regular-season match since the league started in 1997.
  • 3.31 million people watched the game on NBC and Peacock combined.
  • This is the third-most-watched game in WNBA history, after two 1997 opening games.
  • Caitlin Clark scored 37 points, made 10 assists, and hit eight three-point shots.
  • Kelsey Mitchell scored 30 points and raised her average to 24.8 points per game.
  • Indiana Fever won 113-90 after trailing by one point at halftime.
  • Indiana Fever improved their season record to 25 wins and 14 losses and can reach the No. 2 playoff seed.
  • Chicago Sky lost and are out of playoff chances with a 15-24 record.
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