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WNBA viewership hits record high during Fever-Sky matchup
The Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky game recently achieved historic viewership, averaging 3.31 million viewers on NBC and Peacock. This marks the most-watched WNBA regular-season game since the league's inaugural season in 1997 and the third-most watched game in league history, peaking at 3.82 million viewers.
Caitlin Clark led the Fever to a 113-90 victory, recording a career-high eight 3-pointers and 37 points. Teammate Kelsey Mitchell contributed 30 points. The game was also marked by several controversies, including the ejection of former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom following an exchange with Sky guard Natasha Cloud, and discussions regarding the physical defense faced by Clark.
Beyond the court, Clark's influence continues to grow, evidenced by her new Nike signature shoe design inspired by friendship bracelets and pop culture. As the postseason approaches, the league continues to see record-breaking engagement across various broadcasting platforms including ESPN, Amazon Prime Video, and CBS.
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Caitlin Clark · Chicago Sky · Indiana Fever · NBC · WNBA
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The Indiana Fever defeated the Chicago Sky with a score of 113-90. www.winnipegfreepress.com · bleacherreport.com
- [DISPUTED] Caitlin Clark scored 37 points and made eight 3-pointers during the game. www.winnipegfreepress.com · bleacherreport.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The broadcast is the most-watched WNBA regular-season game since the league's inaugural season in 1997. awfulannouncing.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com · bleacherreport.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky game averaged 3.31 million viewers across NBC and Peacock. awfulannouncing.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com · bleacherreport.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The game is the third-most-watched WNBA regular-season game in history. awfulannouncing.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com · bleacherreport.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Viewership for the game peaked at 3.82 million viewers. awfulannouncing.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com · bleacherreport.com