The 4,200-seat Entertainment and Sports Arena — home of the Mystics — is not big enough for Caitlin Clark.
Washington’s WNBA team announced Thursday that it will move its first game against Clark’s Indiana Fever to the 20,000-seat Capital One Arena due to “unprecedented demand.”
The June 7 game will still tip off at 7:30 p.m. and stream on ION Television.
“The move to Capital One Arena will allow for additional fans in the stands as well as premium hospitality options,” the organization said.
“There has been unprecedented demand for the WNBA this season due in large part to the talent of incoming players from this season’s collegiate draft.”
The Mystics are the latest WNBA team to move to larger arenas for games against Clark.
The reigning champion Las Vegas Aces moved their first home game against Clark and the Fever to the 20,000-seat T-Mobile Arena, which can host 8,000 more fans than their usual home — Michelob ULTRA Arena.
• Liam Griffin can be reached at lgriffin@washingtontimes.com.
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