Chicago Sky Moves Fever Matchups to United Center for WNBA's First Games at Iconic Venue
The Chicago Sky will host two games against the Indiana Fever at the 20,000-seat United Center, showcasing the growing popularity of stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
- The Chicago Sky announced that their home games against the Indiana Fever on June 7 and July 27 will be held at the United Center, marking the first WNBA games at the venue.
- The United Center, with a capacity of over 20,000, is more than double the size of the Sky's usual home, Wintrust Arena, which seats 10,387.
- The matchup highlights the ongoing rivalry between Angel Reese of the Sky and Caitlin Clark of the Fever, which dates back to their collegiate basketball days.
- Caitlin Clark's exceptional drawing power has been a significant factor in the decision, with her games setting attendance and viewership records since her WNBA debut.
- Tickets for the relocated games will go on sale starting March 11, and the Sky anticipate record-breaking attendance for their franchise.