On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, the Indiana Fever secured a 113-90 win against the Chicago Sky in a WNBA regular-season game that drew an average of 3.31 million viewers and peaked at 3.82 million. This marked the most-watched WNBA regular-season game since the league's inaugural weekend in 1997 and ranks as the third-most-watched regular-season game ever.

Caitlin Clark's standout performance, scoring 37 points, was a central factor in attracting the large audience. Her presence has made every Indiana Fever game a must-watch event. The game was broadcast on NBC and Peacock, reaching nearly 3.5 million viewers.

The matchup also featured heightened tensions, including DiJonai Carrington spending two weeks making the rematch personal and an incident where Sophie Cunningham was ejected for a Flagrant Foul 2 after hitting Cunningham in the face during a fast-break layup attempt. In 2024, Carrington had previously poked Clark in the eye during a playoff game and criticized her for perceived flopping.

Additionally, Enes Kanter Freedom brought attention to the WNBA's women's sports debate courtside. Following comments by Cunningham about protecting girls and women from competing against biological men, Kanter claimed he would declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft.

This game underscores Caitlin Clark's growing impact on the league and the increasing viewership of WNBA games.

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