Indiana Fever adds stations for 17 over the air games

[radiofan2023]

TEGNA put out this press release yesterday:

TEGNA and Indiana Fever Expand Broadcast Distribution of the Fever’s Exciting Upcoming Season in 11 Additional Markets - TEGNA

Games feature #1 overall pick Caitlin Clark, 2023 Rookie of the Year Aliyah Boston, and a talented roster of players Tysons, Va. – TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) and the Indiana Fever today announced that 11 additional markets will join WTHR, TEGNA’s Indianapolis NBC affiliate, to create an...

www.tegna.com

The WNBA's Indiana Fever will have 17 of their games air in 11 more markets, including Caitlin Clark's hometown of Des Moines. The others are:

Champaign-Springfield, IL
Cincinnati, OH
Davenport, IA
Dayton, OH
Lexington, KY
Louisville, KY
and in Indiana: Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Lafayette, South Bend and Evansville.

However, the press release says these are all subject to change. I wouldn't be surprised if more stations sign on once the ratings for these games come out.

 

[Mgomrjsurf]

Like in KS/MO.

 

[PTBoardOp93]

WTHR is going to pre-empt NBC prime time on several occasions to air women's basketball. Wow. Never thought I'd see the day.

 

[Y2kTheNewOldies]

Has WNBA League Pass Raised Its Price Because of Caitlin Clark? - The TV Answer Man!

By Phillip Swann The TV Answer Man –Follow me on X. TV Answer Man, I got a notice from YouTube TV that they are raising the price of the WNBA League Pass. Is this because of Caitlin Clark? Why is the price higher? Why is YouTube TV doing this? — Heidi, Madison, Wisconsin. Heidi, the WNBA […]

tvanswerman.com

Here is one related point that may have sparked Tegna to air Indiana Fever and its tied to League Pass.

 

[radiofan2023]

Like in KS/MO.

Some Fever games will also be on ION network, which has an affiliate in KC.

 

[Mgomrjsurf]

Yex

Some Fever games will also be on ION network, which has an affiliate in KC.

Yes we know that.

 

[Y2kTheNewOldies]

Weekend double-header with Indiana Fever is most-viewed WNBA game ever on ABC

The Indiana Fever-New York Liberty game peaked at just under 2 million viewers, ESPN said, citing Nielsen data.

thedesk.net

This is the highest rated WNBA game so far with Indiana Fever vs New York Liberty.

 

[CaliRadioFan]

The New York Liberty got a new home this season - Fox New York! Most games are carried on WWOR My 9, with a handful of Sunday games on FOX 5. All are streaming on Fox Local.

 

[Y2kTheNewOldies]

Clark left off USA Basketball national team roster, AP Source says; Taurasi makes sixth Olympic team

Caitlin Clark won’t be headed to the Paris Olympics, according to a person familiar with the decision.

apnews.com

Here is an update on Caitlin Clark. Not shocking given where she is today and also the WNBA season at play thats a factor on why Caitlin Clark is not in the Olympic Basketball.

Caitlin Clark won’t be headed to the Paris Olympics, according to a person familiar with the decision.


The person, who provided the full roster to The Associated Press, spoke on condition of anonymity Saturday because no official announcement has been made.

The decision was first reported by The Athletic.

Clark does have some international experience with USA Basketball at a younger level, but she couldn’t attend the national training camp in Cleveland after she was invited because she was leading Iowa to the Final Four. Clark finished her career as the NCAA’s Division I all-time scoring leader.

Clark, now a rookie with the Indiana Fever, has drawn millions of new fans to women’s basketball in her college career and also in her young WNBA career.