Caitlin Clark had a great start to the season with Indiana Fever, but injuries to her quadriceps and groin, which continue to persist, have caused her to miss several games. And many of those games ended in losses.
This has been the reason why, without CC and with the team stumbling, fans have stopped attending games much more than last year, according to a report.
Indiana loses top spot
Clark‘s successful rookie year quickly made her one of the visible faces of the WNBA and the team.
This translated into more fans wanting to see the Fever star in action, selling out tickets and setting attendance records.
In 2024, Indiana ranked first in fan attendance with an average of 17,035 fans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
However, this year, the absence of fans in the stands has caused them to drop to second place, according to Across the Timeline. Currently, Fever has an average of 16,746 fans attending their home games this season.
And who took the top spot? The Golden State Valkyries, with an average home attendance of 18,064 fans.
Rounding out the top five are the New York Liberty with 16,399, the Los Angeles Sparks with 12,149, and the Seattle Storm with 11,541 fans.
Now, the Indiana Fever is preparing to improve its numbers and face the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena this Sunday, August 17, with Clark, Sydney Colson, and Aari McDonald out.
With an 18-16 record and falling from sixth to seventh place in the WNBA standings, the team will have to work hard to secure more important victories. And home support.
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