Caitlin Clark, the standout guard for the Indiana Fever, is playing it cool ahead of what many are calling a marquee matchup against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky.
Despite the growing hype, Clark doesn’t consider their upcoming encounter this Sunday afternoon a “rivalry game.” This will be the third meeting between the two teams this season, and the anticipation has been mounting, especially given the intense moments that have characterized their previous encounters.
The first two games between the Fever and the Sky not only featured high-stakes play but also heated exchanges involving Clark and players from the Sky. These moments have only fueled fan interest, driving ticket prices to unprecedented heights.
According to TickPick, this Sunday’s game at the Sky’s home court has set a record for the most expensive WNBA game ever, with an average ticket price of $271. This price is a staggering 207% higher than the Sky’s typical home game ticket price of $88.
The soaring demand is reflected in the “get-in” price, which is now $249—336% higher than the “get-in” price of $57 for their last matchup in Indianapolis on June 16th. The price spike doesn’t stop there; the most expensive ticket listed is a breathtaking $9,131.
When compared to other major Chicago sports teams, the pricing for the Sky-Fever game is notably steep. It’s 131% more expensive than the Chicago Bulls’ home average ticket price from last season, which was $117, and 34% higher than the Chicago Bears’ upcoming season home game average of $201.
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Despite the media and public frenzy surrounding this game, Caitlin Clark remains focused on the bigger picture, aiming to keep the narrative centered on the sport rather than personal rivalries. “I’m pretty sure the only people that view this as a rivalry is all of you (media). For us, it’s just a game of basketball. That’s what it is. If it’s gonna help move the game forward, absolutely…” Clark stated, emphasizing her perspective that the game is just another opportunity to play basketball and advance the sport.
However, the narrative of rivalry seems hard to shake off for fans and the media alike, who are eager to see how the dynamics between Reese and Clark unfold on the court.
The heightened interest and record-setting ticket prices suggest that regardless of how the players view the game, the audience is tuning in with expectations of witnessing a fierce competition that may well feel like a rivalry in the making.
