Caitlin Clark’s Injury Sends Shockwaves Through the WNBA Ticket Market 

Caitlin Clark’s influence on the WNBA has been nothing short of extraordinary — but a recent injury has abruptly sent ticket prices tumbling. 

On May 26, the Indiana Fever announced that Clark would be sidelined for at least two weeks with a strained left quadricep. That means she is likely to miss four upcoming games: 

• May 28 @ Washington Mystics 

• May 30 vs. Connecticut Sun 

• June 3 vs. Washington Mystics 

• June 7 @ Chicago Sky 

These weren’t just routine matchups — they were shaping up to be major ticketing events, boosted by Clark’s draw as the league’s biggest star. But since the injury announcement, Average Ticket Prices (ATP) for all four games have dropped significantly — in some cases by more than 50%, including a 67.5% drop in Wednesday’s loss at Washington. 

A Game-Changer for Ticket Prices 

Here’s a breakdown of the price movement before and after Clark’s injury: 

• Consistent Day-to-Day Declines: Every game in question has shown a downward trend in ATP since May 27, the day after the injury was announced. 

• Washington Mystics (May 28): ATP fell from $160.31 on May 27 to $145.04 on May 28 — then plummeted to $136.93 before tipoff. Final ATP ended there, as the game occurred that day. 

• Connecticut Sun (May 30): ATP dropped steadily from $197.14 to $160.65 over a 3-day span, a 18.5% decrease. 

• Washington Mystics (June 3): ATP fell from $200.64 to $180.40 — a nearly $20 decrease within three days. 

• Chicago Sky (June 7): ATP went from $204.85 to $191.71 — a soft but steady decline. 

Clark’s Absence = Diminished Demand 

Caitlin Clark’s presence on the court has proven to be one of the most powerful ticket-selling forces in modern sports. Her absence — even temporary — has created an immediate and measurable decline in ticket demand. 

While prices may rebound if she returns sooner than expected, the data shows that Clark’s availability remains a primary driver of ticket pricing for the Indiana Fever. 

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