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Caitlin Clark Drives WNBA Viewership Surge | Des Moines News
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are dominating WNBA viewership, with their game against the Chicago Sky drawing a staggering 2.6 million viewers on ABC—making it the second-most-watched regular-season game of the year. Peak viewership hit 3.1 million, fueled by Clark’s star power and the Fever’s consistent primetime draws. The WNBA is riding a wave of growth, averaging 1.2 million viewers per game on ABC/ESPN—a 5% jump from last season—with overall league viewership up 15%. Clark’s impact is undeniable: since joining in 2024, she’s anchored some of the most-watched matchups, signaling a…
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