Caitlin Clark, Fever: 41 of 44 Games Nationally Broadcast in 2025
WNBA 2025 Season: Expanded Coverage and Key Matchups
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The 2025 WNBA season promises unprecedented coverage and excitement, with key matchups set too captivate audiences nationwide. The Indiana Fever, featuring Caitlin Clark, will be showcased in a league-leading 41 nationally televised or streamed games.
Of the Indiana Fever’s 44 games, 10 will be broadcast on ABC/ESPN, while eight are slated to air on ION, highlighting the team’s prominence in the upcoming season.
The increased visibility follows a accomplished 2024 season where the Fever had 36 of their 40 regular-season games on national broadcasts.With the WNBA schedule expanding to 44 games, the rise in Indiana’s national appearances is expected. Last year, six WNBA television partners achieved record viewership for their highest-rated WNBA game, all of which involved Fever telecasts.
Record-Breaking Viewership in 2024
The WNBA experienced notable viewership milestones in the previous season. ESPN’s WNBA broadcasts saw a 170 percent increase compared to 2023, marking its most-viewed regular season ever. The 2024 WNBA All-Star Game drew 3.4 million viewers, becoming the most-watched summer exhibition game in history. Additionally, the 2024 WNBA Draft attracted 2.4 million viewers, setting a new record for the most-viewed draft.
The 2024 WNBA finals, featuring the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx, were the most-watched finals in 25 years, underscoring the league’s growing popularity.
“The WNBA is coming off a 2024 season in which incredible basketball and countless memorable performances paved the way for the WNBA to deliver a record-breaking season,”
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert
Engelbert added, “Now, with so much excitement around the player movement that took place this winter through free agency and trades, the WNBA’s broadcast and streaming partners in 2025 will spotlight the league’s superstars, rising stars and must-see matchups like never before.”
Key Teams and Opening Matchups
The New York Liberty, the reigning champions, will have 32 nationally televised or streamed games. A’ja Wilson, the league’s MVP from last year, and the Las Vegas Aces will be featured in 33 national broadcasts.
The Las Vegas aces will tip off their season against the Liberty in New york on May 17.On the same day, Caitlin Clark, Aliyah boston, Kelsey Mitchell, and the Indiana Fever will face Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso, and the Chicago Sky in their season opener. Both games will be broadcast on ABC.
To accommodate larger audiences, six of Indiana’s games have been moved from opposing teams’ regular home arenas to venues with greater seating capacities.
Similarly, the Aces and Washington Mystics have relocated games to larger venues. The Washington Mystics will play games against las Vegas and chicago at EagleBank Arena in Virginia. The Aces will move two games against the Sky and one against the Lynx to T-Mobile Arena.
The 2025 WNBA regular season officially begins on May 16 with a tripleheader on ION.
Expanded Broadcast Schedule for 2025
With a new broadcast deal worth $2.2 billion over 11 years set to take effect in 2026, the league’s network partners are increasing their game coverage. ABC will broadcast a record 13 games, including its opening weekend doubleheader.
ION will air the most regular-season games, totaling 50, up from 43 the previous season, with Friday night doubleheaders as a highlight. CBS and CBS Sports Network will broadcast 20 games, including the league’s first WNBA regular-season prime-time game on broadcast television, featuring the Sky and Fever on June 7 and August 9.
NBA TV will broadcast 40 games, while Amazon prime Video will air the Commissioner’s Cup championship along with 20 other contests. WNBA League Pass will stream over 200 out-of-market games, providing extensive coverage for fans.
WNBA Broadcast Breakdown
- ABC/ESPN: 10 Indiana Fever games,record 13 broadcasts
- ION: 50 regular-season games
- CBS/CBS Sports Network: 20 games,including prime-time games
- NBA TV: 40 games
- Amazon Prime Video: Commissioner’s Cup championship,20 other contests
- WNBA League Pass: 200+ out-of-market games
The 2025 WNBA season is poised to be a landmark year with increased broadcast coverage and exciting matchups.
WNBA 2025 Season: What to Expect
The 2025 WNBA season is shaping up to be a landmark year, promising increased broadcast coverage and exciting matchups. With expanded coverage, record-breaking viewership, and key team showdowns, what can fans expect?
What’s New in the 2025 WNBA Season?
The 2025 WNBA season is poised for critically important growth and increased visibility. The league is building upon a successful 2024 season, which saw record-breaking viewership numbers and increased game availability.
When does the 2025 WNBA Season Start?
The regular season officially begins on May 16, 2025, with a tripleheader on ION.
Which Teams Will Be Featured in the 2025 Season?
Several teams will be prominently featured in the 2025 season, including:
Indiana Fever: Featuring Caitlin Clark, the Fever will have a league-leading 41 nationally televised or streamed games.
New York Liberty: The reigning champions will have 32 nationally televised or streamed games.
Las Vegas Aces: (including A’ja Wilson, the league’s MVP from last year) featured in 33 national broadcasts.
Chicago Sky
What Are the Key Opening Matchups?
The opening weekend will feature several exciting matchups:
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