The Indiana Fever’s 92-75 victory over the Seattle Storm has made history as the most-watched WNBA game ever broadcast on ABC.
According to ESPN, the thrilling matchup attracted an average of 2.2 million viewers, with the audience peaking at 2.9 million during the game. This remarkable viewership not only set a new record for ABC but also reflects the growing interest in WNBA broadcasts across ESPN’s networks.
Last Sunday's #WNBA matchup between #TheNewStorm & #FeverRising delivered the most-watched WNBA game EVER on ABC
🏀 2.2M avg. viewers, peak 2.9M
🏀 Up 256% vs '23 regular season avg. on ABCDetails: https://t.co/KNhgJDFbBv pic.twitter.com/lHlYjll9hR
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) August 20, 2024
The network reported that its WNBA coverage has averaged 1.3 million viewers this season, marking an impressive 186 percent increase from last year. This surge in viewership highlights the league’s rising popularity, with star players like Caitlin Clark driving more fans to tune in.
