Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will take the court at Carver-Hawkeye Arena this Sunday in a highly anticipated WNBA preseason matchup against the Brazilian National Team — marking her emotional return to Iowa City.
Why it’s significant: Clark’s homecoming has reignited the “Caitlin Clark effect,” drawing massive attention and fueling another sold-out preseason event for the Fever.
By the numbers: According to Vivid Seats, this game has become the most in-demand WNBA ticket since 2015, with resale prices averaging $670 and fans traveling nearly 250 miles on average just to witness her return. Tickets sold out within 37 minutes of release.
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A record-breaking star: Clark, who shattered the all-time NCAA scoring record for both men’s and women’s basketball, continued her dominance in the WNBA by setting a single-season assist record (337) in 2024 and notching the league’s first two rookie triple-doubles.
What they’re saying: Clark joked that she warned teammates about the lack of air conditioning at Carver, saying, “We’ll see how it goes, might be a little toasty.” University of Iowa freshman Chase Nunemaker shared how meaningful this moment is, especially for fans who missed watching her live in college: “She’s probably never going to play at Carver again.”