The Indiana Fever have many advantages. Caitlin Clark is on track to establish herself as one of the best point guards in the game, Aliyah Boston is a great talent at the center spot, and Kelsey Mitchell is an All-Star-level scorer. After a successful offseason, the Fever now also have strong defenders and veterans with championship experience on the roster.
The Fever also have a major advantage none of their players can provide, though. Since the 2024 WNBA Draft and Caitlin Clark’s arrival in Indiana, Fever fans have been everywhere, even in opposing arenas.
Fever fans travel so well and show up in such masses that opponents have decided to embrace the increased attention and move games against the Fever to bigger arenas, usually where their NBA counterparts play. In the 2025 season, the Fever will, for example, face the Dallas Wings at the American Airlines Center, the Chicago Sky at the United Center, the Connecticut Sun at TD Garden, and the Atlanta Dream at State Farm Arena—a decision that, according to Dream owner Larry Gottesdiener, had nothing to do with Clark’s trip to Atlanta and everything with scheduling conflicts.
The Fever are ready to use their fans as a major advantage in the 2025 season.
Fever had a hilarious response to teams moving games against them to bigger arenas
The Fever are very well aware of their draw and the attention they get. After all, they are the team with the most games on national TV in the 2025 season, beating out even the reigning champions. The Fever have obviously decided to embrace the advantage their fans give them.
Informing fans of the venue upgrades, the Fever posted the new locations on X with the comment, “every game is a home game.”
Playing in opponents’ arenas is one of the most difficult parts of sports. Playing in a place where the audience consistently boos you or cheers for every little mistake you make is much tougher than being surrounded by fans who love and support you. The Fever’s opponents do not necessarily have that advantage, even when they play in their own city.
Feeling welcomed in an opponent’s arena could be a major advantage for the Fever, especially once the playoffs come around. The Fever have made it clear that they are chasing a championship, and they are well set up, but so is their competition. So, why shouldn’t the Fever embrace any advantage they can get and have some fun with their popularity?