Caitlin Clark’s highly anticipated return to Iowa is commanding astronomical ticket prices as fans scramble to witness the WNBA sensation play at her former college arena. This Sunday’s preseason showdown between the Indiana Fever and Brazil’s national team at Carver-Hawkeye Arena has seen ticket prices on the secondary market soar to an average of $440, the highest ever recorded for a Clark-related event, according to data from Victory Live.
Clark, a West Des Moines native and former Iowa Hawkeye, ascended to stardom on the same court she now revisits as a professional. From 2020 to 2024, she electrified fans as she shattered NCAA records, becoming Division I’s all-time scoring leader. Drafted first overall in 2024, she has quickly become the face of the league, securing the Rookie of the Year title and catapulting the Indiana Fever to national prominence.
Ticket resale platforms show an extraordinary price range for this exhibition game—starting at $146 and soaring to an eye-watering $2,368. This surge in demand surpasses even the March 3, 2024 game against Ohio State, where Clark’s historic 35-point performance eclipsed Pete Maravich’s legendary scoring record, previously holding the record for her most expensive ticketed event at $411.
Victory Live further reported a dramatic upswing in ticket pricing across the board for the Fever. The average resale price for away games this season is $272, significantly higher than last year’s $171. Even home games now command an average of $197—more than double the previous season’s average of $92—highlighting Clark’s powerful influence on league economics and fan engagement.
Her presence is not only reshaping the financial landscape of women’s basketball but is also reinvigorating its cultural resonance. The feverish demand to see her live, especially in Iowa where her legend was born, underscores a transformative moment in the WNBA, one driven by star power, nostalgia, and the promise of a new era led by a singular talent.