Indiana Fever's Record National TV Schedule Highlights WNBA's Caitlin Clark Strategy

The Fever will play 41 nationally televised games in 2025, the most in league history, fueling debates over fairness and the league's reliance on Clark's star power.

The Indiana Fever will have 41 of their 44 games nationally televised in the 2025 WNBA season, a record for any team in league history.
Caitlin Clark's presence has driven unprecedented demand, with the Fever selling 90 times more tickets in 2024 compared to the previous year.
Critics, including WNBA star Napheesa Collier, have raised concerns over the disparity in TV coverage, noting that defending champions New York Liberty will have only 33 nationally televised games.
Analysts and players debate the narrative of Clark as the sole driver of the WNBA's growth, emphasizing the contributions of other players and teams.
The WNBA's focus on Clark includes strategic moves like scheduling high-profile games and relocating matchups to larger venues to meet increased ticket demand.