Caitlin Clark’s impact pushes Mystics to larger arena for WNBA season finale, aiming for record attendance
The Fever can finish the season with their best record in 12 years
- WNBA. Caitlin Clark takes over as Indiana Fever coach during timeout showing she’s the real mastermind of the team
- WNBA. Caitlin Clark remains cool as a cucumber and a ‘kid at heart’ despite abrasive criticism
The 28thWNBA season comes to an end tonight, wrapping up a year full of record-breaking moments. Since the WNBA Draft on April 15, the most-watched draft in league history with 2.4 million viewers, it was evident that this season would be one for the books. Much of this success is thanks to Caitlin Clark, the number one overall draft pick. Clark earned the most votes for the All-Star game, which became the most-watched All-Star event in WNBA history. Her influence is so significant that, for the second time this season, the Washington Mystics had to move their game against the Indiana Fever from their home arena in Washington D.C., the Entertainment & Sports Arena, to the larger Capital One Arena, home of the Washington Wizards.
- WNBA. Caitlin Clark takes over as Indiana Fever coach during timeout showing she’s the real mastermind of the team
- WNBA. Caitlin Clark remains cool as a cucumber and a ‘kid at heart’ despite abrasive criticism
The 28thWNBA season comes to an end tonight, wrapping up a year full of record-breaking moments. Since the WNBA Draft on April 15, the most-watched draft in league history with 2.4 million viewers, it was evident that this season would be one for the books. Much of this success is thanks to Caitlin Clark, the number one overall draft pick. Clark earned the most votes for the All-Star game, which became the most-watched All-Star event in WNBA history. Her influence is so significant that, for the second time this season, the Washington Mystics had to move their game against the Indiana Fever from their home arena in Washington D.C., the Entertainment & Sports Arena, to the larger Capital One Arena, home of the Washington Wizards.
The Clark Effect Continues into the Final Game
The Washington Mystics (13-26) face a must-win situation in their season finale, as they are one of three teams vying for the final playoff spot. A loss would eliminate them. This pivotal game will take place in front of more than 20,000 fans at Capital One Arena, nearly five times the capacity of the Mystics’ usual home venue, as they face off against the Indiana Fever (20-19). Earlier this season, Washington also moved its home game against the Fever to Capital One Arena, where they sold out the facility, resulting in the largest WNBA crowd in 17 years and the league’s first $1 million-plus gate.