Caitlin Clark's WNBA Debut Sets Record with 2.13 Million Viewers Across ESPN Platforms

May 15, 2024, 09:04 PM

Caitlin Clark's WNBA debut has set a new milestone in viewership, averaging 2.12 million viewers on ESPN2 and 2.13 million across ESPN platforms. This marks the most-watched WNBA game in 23 years. The game also surpassed the viewership of two NBA Christmas Day games from the previous year and beat the NHL playoffs in head-to-head TV ratings. The record-breaking viewership highlights the growing popularity and interest in women's basketball.