Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese Set to Ignite WNBA’s Inaugural Rivals Week in Primetime Showdown
The WNBA is turning up the heat this summer with its first-ever Rivals Week, and it’s kicking off in spectacular fashion. Headlining the event? None other than Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese—two of the most electric names in women’s basketball—who will face off under the bright lights of primetime when the Indiana Fever host the Chicago Sky on August 9. The matchup, already generating major buzz, will be broadcast nationally on CBS, ensuring fans won’t miss a second of the action.
This clash between rising stars isn’t just about on-court talent—it’s a continuation of a fierce collegiate rivalry that captured national attention and is now reigniting on the professional stage. Clark and Reese bring not only individual brilliance but also massive fanbases and a competitive fire that perfectly embodies the spirit of the newly launched Rivals Week.
But that’s just the beginning. The week-long celebration of high-stakes matchups will feature several other blockbuster games, including a WNBA Finals rematch between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx, as well as an electrifying showdown between expected 2025 No. 1 draft pick Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark, when the Dallas Wings take on the Fever. Another can’t-miss game sees Brittney Griner of the Atlanta Dream take on her former squad, the Phoenix Mercury, adding more emotional fuel to an already charged event.
Ally Financial is stepping up as the presenting sponsor of Rivals Week, building on its growing investment in women’s sports. The financial company has already made waves by backing the 3-on-3 women’s league Unrivaled and locking in endorsement deals with big names like Breanna Stewart, Sydney Colson, and Paige Bueckers. Their partnership with the WNBA is poised to bring more exposure, excitement, and engagement to the league.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert emphasized the importance of this collaboration: “You can have a great partnership, but you also have to have great activation,” she noted. With a full slate of marquee matchups, Rivals Week promises to be one of the most thrilling stretches of the WNBA season—a celebration of rivalries, athletic excellence, and a new era of women’s professional basketball.