University of Iowa fans wasted no time securing their spots for Caitlin Clark’s highly anticipated return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
All 15,000 available tickets sold out in just 40 minutes during an Iowa presale.
Indiana Fever tickets vanish in minutes
Clark, who became a household name during her time with the Iowa Hawkeyes, is set to play on her old home court once again as the Indiana Fever take on the Brazilian National Team in an exhibition game on May 4.
The event, hosted by ProHoops Sports & Events rather than the University of Iowa, marks an emotional homecoming for the basketball star who helped elevate the popularity of women’s basketball to new heights.
Excitement had been building since the Indiana Fever first announced the game last month.
Anticipation only grew after Iowa Athletics revealed that presale tickets would open on February 27 for donors and season ticket holders, with prices ranging from $60 to $200.
General ticket sales were supposed to launch tomorrow, were priced between $70 and $250, plus fees.
But within minutes, it became clear that demand far exceeded supply.
By the 45-minute mark, every seat was spoken for.
The Iowa Women’s Basketball page confirmed the sellout, with journalist Chloe Peterson reporting the news on social media.
Fans were limited to purchasing four tickets each, ensuring as many supporters as possible had the chance to witness Clark’s return.
However, with tickets gone in record time, many were left scrambling for alternatives to see the game.
While Clark’s return to Iowa City is a major storyline, she isn’t the only WNBA rookie making an emotional return to her college roots this May.
Two days before Clark’s homecoming, Angel Reese will step onto the court at LSU’s Pete Maravich Assembly Center, playing in front of the Tigers faithful as the Chicago Sky face Brazil.
The former LSU star, who helped secure the school’s first national championship in 2023, expressed her excitement about playing in Baton Rouge again, calling it a “special” moment.
The Clark-Reese rivalry, which captivated the basketball world during their college careers, is set to continue at the professional level.
In a fitting twist, their WNBA teams will open the season against each other when the Fever take on the Sky.
If ticket sales for Clark’s return to Iowa are any indication, fans are eager to witness the next chapter of this compelling matchup.
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