Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark to headline WNBA's first nationally televised exhibition on ESPN

The Indiana Fever, featuring Caitlin Clark, will play the first nationally televised WNBA exhibition game against Brazil's national team on May 4 at Iowa's Carver-Hawkeye Arena. This historic event will be broadcast on ESPN, unless it conflicts with a potential Game 7 of the NBA playoffs, in which case it would shift to ESPN2. The game sold out in 45 minutes, with resale tickets exceeding $250, highlighting Clark's significant draw. Clark, a standout former Iowa Hawkeye, is noted for her impact on WNBA viewership, which increased by 170% during her rookie season. The Fever are set to play a record 41 nationally televised games this season, reflecting growing interest in women's basketball. This development is seen as a game-changer for the league's revenue and fan engagement.