How Caitlin Clark effect resulted in 39 WNBA games being played at NBA stadiums
Indiana Fever road games have generated all sort of sold out arenas. Here's how many teams are moving into NBA arenas to accommodate the women's basketball boom.
How Caitlin Clark effect resulted in 39 WNBA games being played at NBA stadiums originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Caitlin Clark effect has been on full display since her time in college.
NCAA arenas sold out when Clark came to town, with ticket prices spiking. If you thought that would change in the WNBA, think again. This year, the Indiana Fever are playing almost their entire slate at NBA or NHL arenas.
Some teams already share arenas, but others are reworking their stadium plans solely for the games when Clark and the Fever arrive. This reflects the broader trend of WNBA interest, with the league gaining enough traction to implement a new CBA in the offseason, which drastically boosts player salaries. Here's what to know about the Indiana Fever's schedule in 2026 and all of the famous arenas where they will play.
MORE : Sporting News predicts 2026 WNBA MVP, ROY, Finals How many WNBA games are being played in NBA stadiums? The Indiana Fever will be playing 39 of their 44 total games at NBA arenas. The primary exceptions within those five games are either due to construction or cities without an NBA franchise.