Sat May 10 19:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Caitlin Clark’s Return Boosts WNBA Preseason Game Viewership to Record Levels

**BRISTOL, Conn.** – The WNBA preseason game between the Indiana Fever and the Brazilian national team, featuring Iowa native and Fever guard Caitlin Clark, drew a massive audience on ESPN, the network announced Tuesday. The game, played Sunday at Iowa’s Carver-Hawkeye Arena, averaged 1.3 million viewers, a 13% increase over ESPN’s average viewership for the 2024 WNBA regular season. The game’s peak viewership reached 1.6 million.

The sold-out event, attracting 15,000 fans, also saw high demand for tickets, with resale prices averaging $440. Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, celebrated her return to her alma mater by scoring 16 points in Indiana’s dominant 108-44 victory. This marked her second appearance at Carver-Hawkeye since leaving the Hawkeyes; her jersey was retired in a ceremony earlier this year. The game’s success highlights Clark’s significant impact on viewership and the continued growth of women’s basketball.

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