Caitlin Clark effect hits new level as Fever land full national TV slate
All 44 Indiana Fever games will air nationally in 2026, underscoring Caitlin Clark’s massive impact on the WNBA’s growth and visibility.
Caitlin Clark effect hits new level as Fever land full national TV slate originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Indiana Fever are no longer just a team you check in on, they’ve become appointment viewing.
And in 2026, the league is making that official. Caitlin Clark just changed the WNBA viewing experience Every single one of Indiana’s 44 regular-season games will be nationally televised or streamed, a staggering number that reflects the league’s confidence in one central force: Caitlin Clark. This isn’t just a scheduling quirk.
It’s a statement about where the WNBA is heading, and who is driving it. The Indiana Fever will have all 44 of their games broadcast nationally this year, the league announces. The games will air on ABC/ESPN, USA, Prime Video, ION, NBC/Peacock, CBS, and NBA TV.
— Chloe Peterson (@chloepeterson67) April 22, 2026 From rising star to league-wide centerpiece Clark’s impact has been obvious since she entered the league, but this move cements her status as the WNBA’s biggest draw. Even last season, when Indiana dealt with inconsistency and Clark missed significant time due to injury, 41 of the team’s 44 games still made national platforms. Now, that number has jumped to a perfect 44-for-44.