Indiana Fever Rookie Caitlin Clark It's the most coveted bet in women's basketball, literally.
The Rookie of the Year favorite helped The fever secure the team's first playoff appearance since 2016, and Clark will make his playoff debut against the Connecticut Sun in Game 1 on Sunday afternoon.
Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) celebrates with Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) after recording a triple-double on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Indiana Fever defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 93-86. (Grace Hollars/IndyStar/USA Today Network)
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But fans are hoping to see the former Iowa Star at Mohegan Sun Arena they will have to pay a historically higher price than before.
According to data compiled by ticketing platform TickPick, the cheapest ticket price available to watch a first-round game between the Fever and the Sun this season is $133. That's more expensive than the total cost of attending all 2023 WNBA Finals games, which is $131.
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The series between the Las Vegas Aces, The defending champions and the New York Liberty saw the lowest ticket prices, ranging from $25 to $40 for the four-game finale.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots over Dallas Wings guard Sevgi Uzun (1) in the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Clark’s impact on the league and women’s basketball in general has been undeniable. The Fever’s average attendance of just under 17,000 leads the WNBA, and 10 of their games have set league television ratings records, many of them before sellout crowds.
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The Fever closed the regular season with another record, playing in front of a crowd of 20,711 fans, the largest attendance in History of the WNBA.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots a 3-pointer on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Atlanta Dream at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Fever defeated the Dream in overtime, 104-100. (Grace Smith/IndyStar/USA Today Network)
The Sun will host the Fever on Sunday at 3 p.m. Eastern Time.
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