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Caitlin Clark’s Injury Triggers Over 50% Drop in WNBA Ratings

Stephanie White has emphasized a gradual, long-term comeback plan to protect Clark’s quad

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Overview

  • Since Clark’s May 24 strained left quad sidelined her, national television viewership has tumbled by more than half.
  • The Fever’s nationally televised games averaged 1.81 million viewers with Clark compared to 847,000 without her, a 53 percent decline.
  • Indiana has gone 2–3 in Clark’s absence and holds a 4–5 record as she nears a potential early June return.
  • Head coach Stephanie White says the team will take a deliberate, long-term approach to Clark’s rehab to safeguard her health.
  • Clark’s debut season had already delivered unprecedented ratings highs, including a 2.7 million-viewer opener against Angel Reese’s Sky.