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FeverâWings showdown draws 2.5M in nearârecord WNBA start
TL;DR
The WNBA opening weekend saw 2.49 million viewers for the Dallas Wings vs. Indiana Fever game, making it the second most-watched regular-season game ever. This viewership is slightly down from last year's corresponding game, which drew 2.7 million viewers.
Key points
- WNBA opening weekend drew 2.49 million viewers
- Dallas Wings defeated Indiana Fever 107-104
- Game featured four recent No. 1 overall picks
- Viewership down from last year's 2.7 million
- Second most-watched regular-season game ever
Dallas WingsIndiana FeverCaitlin ClarkAzzi Fudd
The viewership numbers are in for WNBA opening weekend, and the game with the four most recent No. 1 overall picks fell just short of the bar set last year.
The Dallas Wings beat the Indiana Fever 107-104 to tip off a slate of four games on Saturday in the second most-watched regular-season game ever.
According to the league, an average of 2.49 million viewers tuned in as Azzi Fudd (2026 No. 1 overall pick) and Paige Bueckers (2025 No. 1 pick) made their debut as professional teammates against Fever superstar Caitlin Clark (2024 No. 1) and Aliyah Boston (2023 No. 1 pick).
Compared to a corresponding game last season, those numbers are down slightly. When the league pit Clarkâs Fever and Angel Reeseâs Chicago Sky teams against each other in a similar time slot â the second day of 2025âs opening weekend â that game drew 2.7 million viewers.
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever dribbles the ball against Paige Bueckers of the Dallas Wings.
That matchup set a record for the most-watched WNBA regular-season game across ESPN networks. It was also the most-viewed WNBA regular-season game in 25 years, dating back to when NBC initially broadcasted the WNBA.
An early report from longtime media reporter Richard Deitsch saidâSuns-Mercury averaged 1.15M viewers,â noting a blowout reduced the viewership. Itâs likely he was referring to the blowing out the defending champion 99-66 on Saturday, since there is no WNBA team called the Suns.
Q&A
What were the viewership numbers for the WNBA opening weekend?
The WNBA opening weekend attracted an average of 2.49 million viewers.
How does the viewership of this year's WNBA opening weekend compare to last year?
This year's viewership of 2.49 million is slightly lower than last year's 2.7 million for a similar game.
Which teams played in the most-watched WNBA game this season?
The Dallas Wings played against the Indiana Fever in the most-watched game of the season.