WNBA Announces Inaugural Rivals Week with Clark vs. Reese in Primetime
The league's first-ever Rivals Week will begin on August 9, 2025, featuring a CBS-televised showdown between Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever and Angel Reese's Chicago Sky.
- The WNBA will debut Rivals Week from August 9–17, 2025, showcasing marquee matchups to elevate the league's visibility and fan engagement.
- The primetime opener on August 9 will feature Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever hosting Angel Reese's Chicago Sky, airing live on CBS.
- Additional games include WNBA Finals rematches between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx, and Brittney Griner's Atlanta Dream facing her former Phoenix Mercury team.
- Rivals Week is sponsored by Ally Financial, a new WNBA partner, as part of a broader strategy to grow women's sports and expand the league's fan base.
- While the Clark-Reese rivalry is a central focus, some fans have criticized the narrative as overhyped, questioning its authenticity.
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Chicago Sun Times 
