If you’re not familiar with Caitlin Clark, she’s only regarded as one of the top female basketball players of all time. And, she’s been drafted by the Indiana Fever of the WNBA.
Given the fandom seen by Clark as a collegiate superstar at the University of Iowa, Fever fever will most certainly start gripping the Hoosier State. TEGNA has responded to this by signing a deal giving fans broadcast coverage of upcoming games.
Seventeen Indiana Fever games during the 2024 season will be shown on either NBC affiliate WTHR-13 in Indianapolis or the company’s Class A MeTV Network affiliate, WALV-TV in Indianapolis.
What about other markets? TEGNA will work with additional broadcast companies in the coming weeks to expand access to all available television markets outside of Indianapolis.
“So many new fans are tuning in to watch the world’s best basketball players compete in the WNBA, and the Fever have built a roster of incredible young talent that has caught the attention of basketball fans all over the globe,” said Rick Fuson, CEO of Pacers Sports & Entertainment, which is the parent company of the Indiana Fever. “TEGNA and WTHR have been amazing local partners for years, and we are excited that more fans than ever before will get the chance to watch these amazing athletes play.”
TEGNA President/CEO Dave Lougee commented, “This is an exhilarating moment for women’s sports. The WNBA and Fever are leading the charge with this groundbreaking local broadcast rights agreement. The remarkable journey of Caitlin Clark and her teammates has captured the hearts and minds of millions. We’re thrilled to deliver all the Fever action to every household in the Indianapolis region.”
WTHR GM Michael Brouder added, “We’re delighted to build on our strong marketing partnership with the Pacers and Fever and our longstanding commitment to local Indianapolis sports. Our station has always been at the center of the biggest local events that capture the spirit of Hoosiers far and wide. Our entire team in front of and behind the camera will be helping the Fever connect with our community and fans like never before.”
The following games will be shown for free over the air on WTHR or WALV:
May 16 vs. New York, 7 p.m. WTHR
May 22 @ Seattle, 10 p.m. WTHR
May 25 @ Las Vegas, 9 p.m. WTHR
May 30 vs. Seattle, 7 p.m. WTHR
June 1 vs. Chicago, 1 p.m. WALV
June 10 @ Connecticut, 7 p.m. WTHR
June 13 vs. Atlanta, 7 p.m. WTHR
July 10 vs. Washington, Noon WTHR
August 24 @ Minnesota, 8 p.m. WALV
August 26 @ Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. WTHR
August 28 vs. Connecticut, 7 p.m. WALV
September 1 @ Dallas, 4 p.m. WALV
September 4 vs. Los Angeles, 7 p.m. WALV
September 8 vs. Atlanta, 4 p.m. WTHR
September 11 vs. Las Vegas, 7 p.m. WALV
September 15 vs. Dallas, 3 p.m. WALV
September 19 @ Washington, 7 p.m. WTHR
*All times Eastern
Earlier this month, the WNBA announced that 36 of the Fever’s 40 regular season games will be broadcast on national television, as well.
The partnership between the Fever and TEGNA was brokered and negotiated by Dan Granik and David Sternberg of Range Sports, a Division of Range Media Partners, long-time consultants to Pacers Sports & Entertainment.
