A sixth WNBA team has moved home game against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever
It's the best example of the Caitlin Clark Effect. Opponents are choosing to move home games against the Indiana Fever to accommodate the unprecedented demand.
Every few days, a WNBA is seemingly announcing a change in venues for when the Indiana Fever are in town. That’s the Caitlin Clark Effect.
The latest change was made by the Dallas Wings, moving their first of two home meetings (June 27) against the Fever to American Airlines Center — which is the home of the Dallas Mavericks. It will be the first-ever WNBA game at AAC.
The Wings own the top overall pick and are expected to take UConn guard Paige Bueckers — and this is the first of four regular-season meetings. Also of note, new Fever general manager Amber Cox was the Wings' Chief Operating Officer the past two-plus years.
So now… every WNBA team that does not play in a larger (mostly NBA) venue has moved at least one of its games against the Indiana Fever to accommodate the unprecedented demand.
This isn’t the first time home teams are switching venues either. It started last season, for Clark’s rookie season.
Washington, Atlanta, Los Angeles (they played in multiple venues), and Las Vegas took advantage.
Already, seven WNBA teams play in NBA arenas: Indiana, New York, Phoenix, Minnesota, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Golden State.
So between the six opponents that moved games, plus the seven that already play in NBA venues (including Indiana), the Fever will play in bigger venues for all but THREE games during the 44-game schedule.
For now.
The three exceptions:
June 10 at Atlanta (arena is available)
August 1 at Dallas (arena is available)
August 17 at Connecticut
The WNBA is coming off its highest total attendance number in 22 years (2.35 million), up 48% from the 2023 season. The Fever were a significant part of that, hosting 340,715 fans to Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Indiana’s home attendance was up 319% last season because of Clark, the 2024 No. 1 pick.
The Fever underwent a significant overhaul this offseason — from the front office on down. New front office, coaching staff, and more than half the roster.
“I want this team to be the leader in the country and an enduring brand, like Apple or something,” said Kelly Krauskopf after returning as team president. “We have a real opportunity here.”
The Full List of Moves For 2025 Season
May 22 | Atlanta: From Gateway Center Arena at College Park (5,000) to State Farm Arena (17,057)
May 28, Sept. 7 | Washington: From CareFirst Arena (4,200) to CFG Bank Arena (14,000)
June 7, July 27 | Chicago: From Wintrust Arena (10,000) to United Center (20,923)
June 22 | Las Vegas: From Michelob ULTRA Arena (10,399) to T-Mobile Arena (20,366)
June 27 | Dallas: College Park Center (6,251) to American Airlines Center (19,825)
July 15 | Connecticut: From Mohegan Sun Arena (8,910) to Boston’s TD Garden (19,156)
