The showdown between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese has become one of the most electrifying rivalries in sports, captivating fans and driving women’s basketball to unprecedented heights. Since their memorable clash in the 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship, where Reese’s LSU Tigers dominated Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes, the rivalry has only intensified, now spilling over into the WNBA.
The infamous moments from that championship game, including Reese’s bold ring gesture and the “You can’t see me” taunt—a move popularized by Tony Yayo and later adopted by John Cena—have become iconic, fueling the rivalry and drawing massive attention to women’s basketball. The intensity of their matchup has translated into high ratings and even higher anticipation as they continue to face off in the WNBA.
This season, Clark’s Indiana Fever and Reese’s Chicago Sky have delivered thrilling, closely contested games, each one building on the growing legend of their rivalry. As the two teams prepare to meet for the final time in the regular season on Friday, August 30, ticket prices have skyrocketed, reflecting the immense demand to witness these two rookie sensations in action.
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In fact, the ticket prices for this matchup have shattered WNBA records, making it the most expensive game in the league’s history. According to TickPick, the average ticket price for Friday’s game at Wintrust Arena in Chicago was a staggering $334 as of Thursday afternoon, with the cheapest seats starting around $164. To put that in perspective, the get-in price for other WNBA games on the same night is just $15.
NBC Sports Chicago reported on the eye-popping figures: “The average ticket price of the game is a whopping $334. That’s a 16% increase from their June matchup ($287). It’s also 159% more expensive than the Sky’s average home game purchase price ($59). The current ‘get-in’ price is now $165, which is 84% more expensive than the ‘get-in’ price of this past season’s Chicago Bulls’ home opener ($104). The game’s biggest purchase is a three-ticket combination worth $2,460, an average ticket price of $820.”
These soaring ticket prices are a testament to the impact that Clark and Reese have had on the WNBA in just their first year. Both rookies were selected for the WNBA All-Star Game, and they’ve consistently broken records throughout the season. Clark recently set the WNBA rookie record for the most three-pointers in a season, while Reese has been a force in the paint, averaging a double-double and setting new records for the most consecutive double-doubles and the most double-doubles in a single season.
As they prepare to face off once more, Clark enters the game averaging 18 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 8.1 assists, while Reese is averaging 13.3 points and 12.9 rebounds. Their performances on the court have not only elevated their respective teams but have also played a significant role in the growing popularity and visibility of women’s basketball.
The future is undeniably bright for the WNBA, with Clark and Reese leading the charge, and Friday’s game promises to be another thrilling chapter in their storied rivalry. Fans lucky enough to snag a ticket will be witnessing history in the making.
