Caitlin Clark’s Injury Sends Fever vs. Sky Ticket Prices Plummeting, Shaking Up WNBA’s Hottest Rivalry

The WNBA world is reeling after a stunning turn of events: ticket prices for the highly anticipated Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky game on June 7 have nosedived, all due to the sidelining of basketball phenomenon Caitlin Clark. Once the hottest ticket in town, entry to this marquee matchup has fallen from $86 to just $25—an astonishing 71% drop in only two days, according to TickPick.

Clark, the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year, has been nothing short of revolutionary for the league. Her electrifying play and star power have sent ticket sales and team valuations soaring, with the Fever’s worth skyrocketing from $90 million to $340 million since her arrival. Clark’s matchups, especially against fierce rivals like the Sky and their own breakout star Angel Reese, have consistently packed arenas and dominated headlines—fueled further by their on-court drama, including a flagrant foul incident earlier this season.

But with Clark sidelined by a left quadriceps strain for at least two weeks, including the Fever’s clash with the Sky, the buzz has fizzled. Fans’ disappointment is palpable across social media, and the ripple effects are clear: not only has the get-in price for the June 7 game cratered, but Fever ticket prices across the board have dropped by 42% in the wake of the news.

Clark’s impact on the WNBA is impossible to overstate. Her presence alone accounted for an estimated 26.5% of the league’s economic activity in 2024. The Fever’s home games have become can’t-miss events, selling out 16 of 20 contests last year and averaging over 17,000 fans per game. So magnetic is her appeal that opposing teams, including the Sky, even moved their Fever matchups to larger venues like the United Center to meet the surging demand.

While the Fever will miss their superstar, the upcoming game is far from a write-off. Standouts like Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell are ready to step up, and the Sky—led by Angel Reese, fresh off a record-setting run of 15 straight double-doubles—promise to keep the action fierce. For fans, the sudden price drop offers a rare chance to catch two of the league’s most promising squads in action without breaking the bank.

Still, the drastic dip in ticket prices is a stark reminder of just how much Caitlin Clark means to the WNBA. Her absence has dimmed the spotlight on what was set to be a blockbuster showdown, but her eventual return is sure to reignite the passion and excitement she’s brought to the sport. Until then, all eyes remain on the Fever and Sky as they battle for supremacy—and on Clark, as the league eagerly awaits her comeback.