Caitlin Clark's popularity has led to 39 WNBA games being played at NBA stadiums this season, reflecting a surge in interest for the league. The Indiana Fever are particularly benefiting from this trend, with many teams adjusting their venues for her appearances.
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The Caitlin Clark effect has been on full display since her time in college. NCAA arenas sold out when Clark came to town, with ticket prices spiking.
If you thought that would change in the WNBA, think again. This year, the Indiana Fever are playing almost their entire slate at NBA or NHL arenas. Some teams already share arenas, but others are reworking their stadium plans solely for the games when Clark and the Fever arrive.
This reflects the broader trend of WNBA interest, with the league gaining enough traction to implement a new CBA in the offseason, which drastically boosts player salaries.
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The Indiana Fever will be playing 39 of their 44 total games at NBA arenas. The primary exceptions within those five games are either due to construction or cities without an NBA franchise. These include the and , who don't have a local NBA team, and the , where Capital One Arena is being renovated at the time of the game.
This season, 39 WNBA games are being played at NBA stadiums.
Caitlin Clark's presence has significantly increased attendance and ticket prices, similar to her impact in college.
The Indiana Fever is primarily benefiting from the Caitlin Clark effect, playing most of their games at NBA arenas.
Some teams are reworking their stadium plans to accommodate games when Caitlin Clark and the Fever arrive.
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The Fever are joined by four more franchises who share a stadium exclusively with an NBA team. Others are accommodating to the Fever by playing one or more of their matchups at another team's arena. This varies between arenas used for the NBA, NHL or both.
Several teams already shared an arena with the NBA team from the same city and this rings true once again in 2026. The Seattle Storm also share an arena, but with an NHL team, the Seattle Kraken. Below are the WNBA teams that share stadiums.
| WNBA Team | NBA Team | Arena |
| Los Angeles Sparks | Los Angeles Lakers | Crypto.com Arena |
| Minnesota Lynx | Minnesota Timberwolves | Target Center |
| Phoenix Mercury | Phoenix Suns | Mortgage Matchup Center |
| Indiana Fever | Indiana Pacers | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| New York Liberty | Brooklyn Nets | Barclays Center |
| Golden State Valkyries | Golden State Warriors | Chase Center |
| Portland Fire | Portland Trail Blazers | Moda Center |
Additionally, there are a handful of teams who have switched to WNBA stadiums when Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are in town.
| Date | Team | New Arena vs. Fever |
| June 20 | Atlanta Dream | State Farm Arena |
| July 5 | Las Vegas Aces | T-Mobile Arena (NHL) |
| August 8 | Chicago Sky | United Center |
| August 16 | Atlanta Dream | State Farm Arena |
| August 18 | Toronto Tempo | Scotiabank Arena |
| August 20 | Dallas Wings | American Airlines Center |