Caitlin Clark's television ratings keep climbing, and the Indiana Fever are reaping the rewards. Clark's return from a two-week absence drew 1.04 million viewers across USA Network and CNBC on Wednesday night.
That marked a record for the largest late-night regular season audience in WNBA history.
Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark Break Television Ratings Records
But even without Clark in the lineup, the Fever's WNBA viewership is holding strong.
All five of the most-watched WNBA games this season have featured Indiana, and two of those came while Clark sat out. A recent Fever game against the Las Vegas Aces during Clark's absence averaged 1.55 million on ESPN. A following matchup against the LA Sparks pulled 1.57 million on CBS.
Across the league, ESPN and ABC are averaging 1.3 million viewers for WNBA games this season, up 6% from the same point last year. And for Indiana, the audience isn't just following Clark anymore, it's following the franchise.
Fever Schedule: Where to Watch WNBA Games This Week
Next up on the Fever schedule? Golden State visits Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday at 8 PM ET, live on USA Network.
