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Primetime Fever-Sky Matchup Draws 1.92 Million Viewers Despite Clark Injury

A sold-out crowd of 19,496 at United Center underscored the league’s expanding appeal.

Jun 7, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) drives to the basket against Chicago Sky center Kamilla Cardoso (10) during the first half of a WNBA game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The game averaged 1.92 million viewers on CBS, marking the eighth-largest regular-season audience since 2001 and the third-highest of this season.
  • The broadcast peaked at 2.16 million viewers, ranking as the third-largest audience of the current season and the third-highest ever on CBS.
  • It was the first WNBA regular-season or playoff game to air in prime time on broadcast television.
  • Star guard Caitlin Clark sat out with a calf injury, underlining the league’s ability to draw viewers even without its top driver.
  • Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot suffered a knee injury during the game, and her return timetable is unclear.