On Sunday, the Chicago Sky emerged victorious over the Indiana Fever in a nail-biting 88-87 game. The Sky’s triumph drew record viewership, making it the most-watched WNBA game since 2001. The highly anticipated meeting between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark was especially popular, with 2.3 million people tuning in to watch.
Reese delivered an impressive performance, scoring a career-high 25 points and 16 rebounds, while Clark netted 17 points and 13 assists. Despite trailing by 15 points at one point, the Sky managed to overcome the deficit and secure the win. This game was also the most-watched WNBA game ever on ESPN, with a peak viewership close to 3 million.
The third meeting between these two teams in the ongoing season has been highly anticipated, drawing significant attention from fans. In fact, three of the most-watched WNBA games since 2001 have occurred within the first six weeks of this season alone, showcasing the growing popularity of the league. The matchup between Reese and Clark seems to be a fan favorite as these games have garnered substantial attention from viewers.
The WNBA has experienced a surge in viewership this season, with nine games already surpassing the one million viewer mark. This is a significant milestone for the league and indicates that its exciting matchups and talented players like Reese and Clark are capturing fans’ attention like never before.
