Caitlin Clark, star of the Indiana Fever, expressed enthusiasm for potentially playing a WNBA game overseas following her recent participation in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin. After the Fever's 103-85 win over the Toronto Tempo on Friday, Clark said she would embrace the opportunity to help expand the WNBA globally, stating, "I think we’re just scratching the surface of where we can go globally. I wouldn’t be surprised if next year you see a game played overseas of some sort. I would sign up for that. I think it’d be really good to help expand the WNBA, and I’m looking forward to that."
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While Clark's comments reflect her hopes, the WNBA has not yet announced any plans to hold a game in Europe next season. This year marked Clark's first appearance in a major international tournament, where she contributed to Team USA's fifth consecutive World Cup championship. The U.S. defeated France 97-79 in the final on September 13, 2026.
Clark noted that playing in Europe for the first time was a unique experience, highlighting the strong passion for basketball in the region. "It was fun to get to play in front of those fans," she remarked. She also observed the immense pride displayed by international players representing their countries, emphasizing the impact they have on promoting basketball back home.
The WNBA has seen a significant increase in international players, with 51 foreign-born athletes participating during the opening week of the 2026 season, setting a single-season record. The league’s growth is evident as franchises like the Toronto Tempo, the WNBA’s first Canadian team, join expanding efforts to reach new markets. Additionally, plans for new franchises in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia by 2030 aim to increase the league's total to 18 teams.
Clark noted how evident the WNBA's global reach was during Team USA’s time in Germany, remarking on the excitement of young fans who came to support them. In her return to WNBA play, Clark scored 28 points and provided 14 assists in the victory over Toronto, while teammate Kelsey Mitchell broke the league’s single-season scoring record during the game. The Fever have three regular-season games left before the playoffs begin.